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I've got to admit that I'm not super familiar with the Reconstructionist movement! I was brought up in the Conservative movement and I know a tiny bit about Reform Judaism and a bit more about the Orthodox.
I think your best bet for finding a shul that's willing to work with any physical/psychological issues is probably a Reform/egalitarian congregation like Isaac Agree. (I googled them :D) I would suggest e-mailing their rabbi and just laying everything out. Your health sucks but this is important to you, can she help you?
Very important point: I don't know if they still do this, but traditionally, rabbis were required to turn away potential converts a number of times before accepting them. Unlike Christianity, we don't make it easy.
So if the rabbi gives you some weird response, it's *not* personal. Send the e-mail again in a few days and say you'll keep asking.
Good luck! And if you need a reference (so to speak), I would be happy to vouch for the strength of your convictions on this matter. I know you've been thinking and reading for years.
THANK YOU! I've gone to services at Issac Agree before and they were both welcoming and a lot of fun. There is a mix of races there, as well. Again, thank you for letting me know all this!
I've got to admit that I'm not super familiar with the Reconstructionist movement! I was brought up in the Conservative movement and I know a tiny bit about Reform Judaism and a bit more about the Orthodox.
I think your best bet for finding a shul that's willing to work with any physical/psychological issues is probably a Reform/egalitarian congregation like Isaac Agree. (I googled them :D) I would suggest e-mailing their rabbi and just laying everything out. Your health sucks but this is important to you, can she help you?
Very important point: I don't know if they still do this, but traditionally, rabbis were required to turn away potential converts a number of times before accepting them. Unlike Christianity, we don't make it easy.
So if the rabbi gives you some weird response, it's *not* personal. Send the e-mail again in a few days and say you'll keep asking.
Good luck! And if you need a reference (so to speak), I would be happy to vouch for the strength of your convictions on this matter. I know you've been thinking and reading for years.
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