Posted on 05/24/2025 7:23:59 PM PDT by Rummyfan
I chose the name: Mazelit Liel Yocheved, and I converted last night before shabbat services in Delray, Florida.
Dear friends,
Last night, on the Shabbat of Behar-Bechukotai, the 26th of Iyyar, 5785, I officially converted to Judiasm. After studying Judiasm in Brooklyn for 2 years when I lived in Manhattan and Brooklyn, I moved to an area without a temple for almost 4 years to recover from anorexia. But after October 7th happened, I knew I needed to go back.
There are many reasons why I’ve converted, some of which I’ll cover in a following essay when the dizzyness and excitment of the day finally calms down (I could barely sleep last night, I was so pumped. I still am. I want to shout it from the rooftops!)
I must thank my rabbi, my chosen family, and everyone at Temple Sinai of Delray Beach Florida, including my mentor and guide, Rabbi Moss. I also thank all the organizations, nonprofits, social media groups and others who work tirelessly to defend Jewish statehood and fight antisemitism.
(Excerpt) Read more at toniairaksinen.substack.com ...
There was this one Seinfeld episode...........
Oy Vey
How are we supposed to know this person?
Okay, who is she, and why is this of importance? I have no clue who this person might be.
What would Jesus say?
Anyone who rejects Jesus rejects the salvation he offers. Judaism is not a salvific faith.
You are not a Jew unless you are born of a Jewish woman. Ask Michael Medved on that.
Just for the jokes!
Anyone who separates YESHUA from his Judiasim is a gnostic.
Elizabeth Taylor?
And from Isreael.
> Okay, who is she, and why is this of importance? <
Without that answered, this thread has no value.
No disrespect meant to you, Rummyfan. The woman who was mentioned might be part of an exceptional story. If so, tell us.
“You need to meet my granddaughter” lol
How about Sammy Davis Jr.?
Like Kramer, I may seek to convert to Latvian Orthodox!
Give the gal a break. She’s a former anorexic and — now — a holocaust survivor as well.
You can tell she’s not Jewish yet because she doesn’t really complain.
Oh maybe I screwed up the joke. “You need to meet my grandson”. Jewish humor is great and simple and yet so complicated!
Latvian Orthodox.
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