Guess who is going to stay up all night and STUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDY?

Not all of Jewlicious posters agree with the ones who shout the loudest about who is and isn't a Jew. Be clear that in my view, you are most clearly someone whose conversion is valid.

The Middle

What can I tell you Leah? You chose to convert via a branch of Judaism that rejects my beliefs. I didn't reject you, you rejected me. I feel awful that this situation exists between us and I am fully willing to accept my part in it, but please, it takes two to dance. You made your decision and left me with no choice. It's tragic because you definitely have a strong commitment to Judaism and I appreciate that more than I can possibly describe. But please, don't make it look like I'm the only one who got us into this mess. You had a role in it too. You made a choice and while honest and well thought out, you still chose to reject me and the Orthodox. I wish we could meet one day so that you'll know that I am not a frothing at the mouth fundamentalist loonie-tune. You should know that despite your rejection of me, I will still fight in order to allow you to practice your Judaism as you wish. Anyone that wishes you harm is my enemy. Anything I can do to help you in your Jewish journey, just ask and I'll do it. I'm sorry the bounds of our relationship aren't all neat and pretty, I'm sorry if you feel hurt - I promise I feel equallly hurt - but I will do my damndest to be as respectful to you as possible. Please have a chag sameach and enjoy your all night study session.

Thanks to you both for dropping by and leaving comments. I'm not particularly hurt by you CK, but it rankles me from time to time.

When I chose a reform conversion, I didn't do so blindly. I knew and know where Reform stands around the world and among the different movements. The Orthodox Rabbi I mentioned in my Jewlicious comment said to me, "You know you've been duped? You won't really be a Jew." "Yes, I know."

But CK, how can you defend my right to practice my form of Judaism is you don't accept that I'm a Jew? I mean, you can defend the rights of other reform jews, but not the converts. You can defend my rights as a human, but not as a Jew, because you don't recognize me as a Jew.

And I'm okay with that.

I didn't convert to satisfy a mother-in-law, I converted to satisfy something between me and Adonai. To make official outside who Adonai made me inside.

I'm babbling and need to get some work done. At least all this prepares me for the real backlash I'll have when I finally publish my book. Thanks for that.

Leah, I can defend your right to practice the way I defend anyone's right to practice their religion. I mean if I feel a Christian or a Moslem ought to be free to worship then, kal va chomer, a Reform convert ought to be free to worship too. I don't believe in Islam or Christianity and I do not accept Reform Judaism but I'd never stop you from practicing your faith as you see fit. Your status as a convert is irrelevant in this respect. I couldn't marry you, but somehow I doubt that'll ever be an issue ;)

And as far as Reform Judaism is concerned, whether you converted to satisfy a Mother in Law, or whether you converted for more spiritual reasons, your conversion is equally valid. I have to wonder why you chose to make the distinction.

But whatever. Regardless of halachah, both our fates are inextricably linked. That's a fact. Remember, I am always here for you. Your love of Hashem is not something I take lightly. You know my email address. Use it should you ever feel the need to just chat. Or for anything at all. This is not an offer I make to the world at large but to people with whom I have a tie. We're bound together Leah. Aint nuthin i can do about that.

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