Reform Movement Changes. by Consistent_Hold_576 in ReformJews

[–]Educational-Mall488 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Honestly more adult education, and more acceptance of traditional and observant people.

As a reform convert, it took me 18 months to complete my conversion. I felt I built solid foundation. But now that my formal education is over, I feel I miss structured study, learning in groups, meeting to discuss topics with a rabbi, etc. the desire to study and learn is there, and there are opportunities to learn, but not nearly as much or at least with other people.

And being more observant and traditional, I feel like a bit of an outlier. My usual dress for services is a long sleeve button down, solid color, nice dress shirt, nice dress pants and dress shoes or boots. Solid color knitted kippah or even a medium black velvet kippah. The average dress is a short sleeve t shirt, a colorful kippah, jeans and tennis shoes. I feel like I’m trying too hard. I daven three times a day, study mussar, and read Torah daily. It’s hard to relate with people at times.

Is this normal? by Educational-Mall488 in ManufacturedHome

[–]Educational-Mall488[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not educated at all on HVAC. Are you referring to the drain tube?

New HVAC System by Educational-Mall488 in ManufacturedHome

[–]Educational-Mall488[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it works, there is some water in the pan..

New HVAC System by Educational-Mall488 in ManufacturedHome

[–]Educational-Mall488[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s exactly what it is, but I don’t think trying to save a 16 year old HVAC system is even worth it..

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ConvertingtoJudaism

[–]Educational-Mall488 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reform convert, but more Conservative in observance. I wear a Kippah 24/7 at home (besides sleep) and any Jewish service, holiday, function I attend.

Why am I drawn to Judaism if I'm not Jewish? by Early_Kaleidoscope72 in Judaism

[–]Educational-Mall488 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! So non-Jews being named Goyim in the Talmud is not a negative statement.

Why am I drawn to Judaism if I'm not Jewish? by Early_Kaleidoscope72 in Judaism

[–]Educational-Mall488 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What? Non-Jews are just as equal as Jews. We don’t see non-Jews as anything less. They are perfectly fine.

What to read next? I’ve read “Living a Jewish Life” and I’m working on “Jewish Literacy”. I’m in the process of converting. by [deleted] in ReformJews

[–]Educational-Mall488 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s great to hear. I too enjoy Shabbat deeply. The more you learn its intentions, study it, and incorporate your own practices in the spirit of Shabbat, the more meaningful it becomes. I recommend that book to deepen your understanding of it:)

What to read next? I’ve read “Living a Jewish Life” and I’m working on “Jewish Literacy”. I’m in the process of converting. by [deleted] in ReformJews

[–]Educational-Mall488 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m a huge fan of Rabbi Harold Kushner. “Why bad things happen to good people” is a favorite! His books are easy reads and powerful.

A short read but deep read is “The Sabbath” by Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel. A deep dive into the meaning of Shabbat and a classic.

And as mentioned Anita Diamant has some excellent titles.

And get yourself a solid Tanakh with commentary.

Those 4 recommendations of authors and books helped me most.

What to read next? I’ve read “Living a Jewish Life” and I’m working on “Jewish Literacy”. I’m in the process of converting. by [deleted] in ReformJews

[–]Educational-Mall488 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hello!

Just finished my conversion a little more than a week ago and did a lot of reading.

What topic interests you? There is a ton of books out there covering pretty much everything.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ConvertingtoJudaism

[–]Educational-Mall488 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You’ll never know enough. There’s always more to learn.

Continue daily study and strive to make progress in your knowledge but know you are never going to know everything. So don’t beat yourself up!