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Is a conversion appropriate in this circumstance?
rafeli18:
I'd just like to firstly say thank you to those who replied to my introductory thread. Like I mentioned my views haven't always been the same. Like many I genuinely believed that Israel was an evil state based on the coverage that news agencies like
the BBC wished to portray Israel as whilst in reality they were simply defending themselves from rocket attacks and suicide bombings like any other state would.I further believed in the liberal myth that the "nasty European Jews" had stolen Palestinian land however there was never a Palestinian State and there had always been a Jewish presence in the Holy Land. If I may endorse such a book it would have to be "The Case for Israel" by Alan Dershowitz who eloquently defends the right of Israel.
I am 18 years old and currently live in London, England. My mother is a fairly irreligious Roman Catholic whilst my father is halachically Jewish(his mother was Jewish but converted) but is now a lapsed Catholic.I, for the record was baptised but have since become lapsed like my father. Ever since the age of 13 I've been struck with a continuous form of spiritual and emotional void which I have desparately been trying to rid of. At first I simply dismissed it as nonsense and soon turned to atheism in the hope that I would forget my woes but this failed. I should perhaps add my older sister has always had a deep interest in Judaism and its cultural practises which eventually encouraged her to study Hebrew and Jewish Studies at university. Therefore, for a large part of my childhood I was surrounded by the works of Primo Levi, Chaim Potok and even classical scholars such as Philo. I feel it would be ridiculous to say this didn't at least have some impact upon me and indeed a book my sister recommended to me started to open my eyes." Essential Judaism" by George Robinson really fascinated me and helped me gain a clearer understanding of the religion and its long and unfortunately often tragic history. It seems the more I learn about Judaism, the lesser my spiritual problems are which may perhaps be perceived as a sign from G-D? I am also aware of the 7 Noahide laws and I try to abide by them but for me they're aren't fulfilling enough.Apologies If I have bored you with my predicament but what course of action would you perhaps advise?
Todah Raba
Lisa:
Welcome to JTF.
Israel Chai:
--- Quote from: rafeli18 on July 14, 2013, 11:39:55 AM ---I'd just like to firstly say thank you to those who replied to my introductory thread. Like I mentioned my views haven't always been the same. Like many I genuinely believed that Israel was an evil state based on the coverage that news agencies like
the BBC wished to portray Israel as whilst in reality they were simply defending themselves from rocket attacks and suicide bombings like any other state would.I further believed in the liberal myth that the "nasty European Jews" had stolen Palestinian land however there was never a Palestinian State and there had always been a Jewish presence in the Holy Land. If I may endorse such a book it would have to be "The Case for Israel" by Alan Dershowitz who eloquently defends the right of Israel.
I am 18 years old and currently live in London, England. My mother is a fairly irreligious Roman Catholic whilst my father is halachically Jewish(his mother was Jewish but converted) but is now a lapsed Catholic.I, for the record was baptised but have since become lapsed like my father. Ever since the age of 13 I've been struck with a continuous form of spiritual and emotional void which I have desparately been trying to rid of. At first I simply dismissed it as nonsense and soon turned to atheism in the hope that I would forget my woes but this failed. I should perhaps add my older sister has always had a deep interest in Judaism and its cultural practises which eventually encouraged her to study Hebrew and Jewish Studies at university. Therefore, for a large part of my childhood I was surrounded by the works of Primo Levi, Chaim Potok and even classical scholars such as Philo. I feel it would be ridiculous to say this didn't at least have some impact upon me and indeed a book my sister recommended to me started to open my eyes." Essential Judaism" by George Robinson really fascinated me and helped me gain a clearer understanding of the religion and its long and unfortunately often tragic history. It seems the more I learn about Judaism, the lesser my spiritual problems are which may perhaps be perceived as a sign from G-D? I am also aware of the 7 Noahide laws and I try to abide by them but for me they're aren't fulfilling enough.Apologies If I have bored you with my predicament but what course of action would you perhaps advise?
Todah Raba
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Welcome. The Noahide laws sustain society, but it's not overwhelming in the way of spirituality. Talk to Muman for Judaism, or The Noahide for that. Any questions you have about life or the religion, they probably know.
rafeli18:
Thanks. Would I be correct in assuming they're users here?
Israel Chai:
--- Quote from: rafeli18 on July 14, 2013, 12:57:04 PM ---Thanks. Would I be correct in assuming they're users here?
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Yes, and apparently, others would be happy to talk to you as well.
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