09-25-2020, 03:08 PM
(09-23-2020, 10:06 PM)Chavak Wrote: Welcome to the forum! First, be aware that Judaism does not make conversion easy....we try to dissuade people to make sure they really really know what they are getting into. My understanding is that Chabad itself does not do conversions, but will work with converts and refer them elsewhere for the actual conversion. I also understand it can be very difficult to convert in South America. So do not be surprised if you don't hear back from Chabad-you will have to be persistent-or if he tries to talk you out of it. Unlike Christianity, we don't believe that you have to be Jewish to be acceptable to G-d. So a rabbi often has a lessened desire to do conversions. What an interesting story your fiancee has. Is she reconnecting with her Jewish background?
Yes, I am noticing that, since I got no answer at all. I am trying to use online resources to study, I began to read the Bereishit, but on my rhythm, trying to break as much of my previous thoughts as possible. If I have no reply until next month, I will try to call (and push away the feeling that I am invading a space that isn't mine). If not succeeded, well, I will try to find alternatives.
All by herself, but yes. Since her mom converted, everything related to her Jewish background was buried. Even the name of her great grandmother is being difficult to find. It is also a slow process for her, specially considering the amount of psychological repression her mom left her due to religion, but we are trying to move together, one step at a time.