Reddit reviews This Is My God

>I've read the wiki

I think I'm going to cry.


Recommended Reading:

To Be A Jew: A Guide To Jewish Observance In Contemporary Life

On Judaism: Conversations on Being Jewish

Judaism for the Rite Reasons

Becoming a Jew

This Is My God

Check out This is my God by Herman Wouk and To Be A Jew by Donin HaLevi.

Yup Jewishness passes purely along the maternal line.

Time for you to learn more about your people and heritage. And stick around this sub. Welcome home.




Recommended Reading:

To Be A Jew: A Guide To Jewish Observance In Contemporary Life

On Judaism: Conversations on Being Jewish

Judaism for the Rite Reasons

Becoming a Jew

This Is My God


Check out Torah Mates or Partners in Torah.




Where do you live? Check out your local chabad(they are everywhere) if you don't live in a place with a big Jewish community. Otherwise go to your local shul (synagogue) and talk to the rabbi.

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>It seems like a lot of people refer to themselves as Jews but really just have a Jewish last name and not much else aside from celebrating a few holidays.

Yes, sadly most jews are irreligious.

> I want to learn more about what it means to be a Jew.

Great I have some books for you to read to start you off.

Recommended Reading:

To Be A Jew: A Guide To Jewish Observance In Contemporary Life

On Judaism: Conversations on Being Jewish

Judaism for the Rite Reasons

Becoming a Jew

This Is My God

Have you read Jewish Literacy? Also, while this is written by an Orthodox Rabbi, Rabbi Aryeh Moshen's Gerus Guide may be helpful. This is my God is a popular suggestion. Here's a reading list suggested by Orthodox courts. Given your interest in Conservative Judaism, you may find Rabbinic Authority interesting, although it's a little advanced. I found Maimonides' introduction to the Talmud to be a great intro to the idea of the Oral Law.

Also, check out /r/Giyur if you need help/support.

I apologize if anyone is coming off as rude. The mention of kabbalah just touches a lot of nerves around here. Here are a few books that I think most of us here would agree are good places to start:

• http://www.amazon.com/The-Book-Our-Heritage-Eliyahu/dp/0873067630
  
• http://www.amazon.com/To-Be-Jew-Observance-Contemporary/dp/0465086322/ref=pd_sim_b_2
  
• http://www.amazon.com/This-Is-God-Herman-Wouk/dp/0316955140/ref=pd_sim_b_3
  
• http://www.amazon.com/Jewish-Literacy-Revised-Ed-Important/dp/0061374989/ref=pd_sim_b_6

This one! This is My God - Herman Wouk