Curiosity questions for converts

[AthleticHedgy21]

I had a few questions I was curious to ask, especially if there are any converts to Judaism.
- For those who are converts, how did you convert to Judaism?
- Where do you go for a Jewish perspective on certain aspects of life? Are there certain books, or online teachers that you go to for information?
- What is the best/worst part about being a Jew?
- How are your weekends affected by the Sabbath? (For me as a student, I almost always have to work on Saturdays -- are there other times that you use to study outside the Sabbath?)

 

[RabbiO]

I’m not sure why you posted in this in the Christianity subforum, but be that as it may, your questions + your comment about being a student indicate that you are here to fulfill some type of school project. Want to talk about it?

 

[Cino]

I moved this thread to the Judaism forum.

 

[wil]

I’m not sure why you posted in this in the Christianity subforum, but be that as it may, your questions + your comment about being a student indicate that you are here to fulfill some type of school project. Want to talk about it?

I am.guessing the fellow in the islam.section told this poster they found a source...

Let's help them out!

 

[AthleticHedgy21]

I’m not sure why you posted in this in the Christianity subforum, but be that as it may, your questions + your comment about being a student indicate that you are here to fulfill some type of school project. Want to talk about it?

I didn't realize I posted it in the Christianity subforum, I apologize.
Yes; I am fulfilling a school project, however I also am genuinely curious... I have grandparent who identify as Jews, and I would like to know more about it.

 

[Cino]

My partner, though not raised in a traditional Jewish household, is Jewish, and currently re-discovering and reconnecting, as is our (adult) child. So I can share what I know, but be aware that it's from an outsider perspective.

A book she found useful was, "The Honey and the Sting", by Rabbi Walter L. Rothschild. It is from a Reform perspective.

And here's an FAQ website, which was recommended around here: https://www.jewfaq.org/ It is from an Orthodox perspective.

Apart from books and websites, and actually first and foremost: Contact a Jewish community in your area, get to know real live Jews, talk to a Rabbi.

 

[wil]

had a few questions I was curious to ask, especially if there are any converts to Judaism.

welcome yo the forum...another "not a jew, but" tip for you. There are various denominations of Judaism and I believe your answers would be distinctly different for each of your questions from each group.

My orthodox friends observe the sabbath strictly, define "work" strictly and don't leave for a Saturday night show till after the sun goes down.

Renewal, Reconstruction, Reformed, Conservative, and Orthodox I believe are the major divisions, discovering the answers to your questions from each would be interesting.