*What would you say to somebody interested in Judaism, but somebody who finds the whole process of conversion incredibly intimidating?*
Don’t be intimidated! Often intimidation is about a fear of the unknown or a fear of being in experiences where we will ultimately be let down. Whether you convert with darshanyeshiva.org or someone else, find a mentor who will help you through those fears. Thanks for responding
Find Jewish things your kids like and do them! Making Jewishly themed foods, singing songs, playing with other Jewish kids around holidays, whatever it might be. Develop routines like Shabbat where they have a role to play. And the rest is up to them :-) GREAT question! Email support@darshanyeshiva.org for your $20 off and thanks!
What was your "calling" to join the Jewish People like? Did you always know this is the path for you or had there been signs that hinted you to go that way? Or was it something completely different?
If I were a complete materialist, I would say that exposure to Jewish community played a role. My dad did business with Russian Jews after the fall of the Soviet Union. I had some Jewish friends in the neighborhood growing up. But in my adulthood, the path was made clear by the unique combination of universalism and particularism that Judaism creates for people. The universalism is that Judaism has no stake in what religion you practice. You do you. But the particularism is having a path for what to do when life's moments overwhelm, or how to live as an ethical person in an amoral world, and what texts, language, history and culture create the tools one needs to survive. Hope that helps! Email support@darshanyeshiva.org for your $20 off and Thanks!
We have periods where we take new mentor applications, and it is just like a job application. Our vetting process is multi-stage. And generally speaking about 20% make it to the finish line. We don't try to recruit as many as possible. It's not Uber or Doordash. We're selective, and we help rabbis and cantors often realize that we're not the right fit for them. Great question and thanks for asking! Email support@darshanyeshiva.org for your $20 off and thanks!
*What would you say to somebody interested in Judaism, but somebody who finds the whole process of conversion incredibly intimidating?*
Don’t be intimidated! Often intimidation is about a fear of the unknown or a fear of being in experiences where we will ultimately be let down. Whether you convert with darshanyeshiva.org or someone else, find a mentor who will help you through those fears. Thanks for responding
What advice do you have for parents of children who (naturally) want to push-back a little against their Jewish home life?
Find Jewish things your kids like and do them! Making Jewishly themed foods, singing songs, playing with other Jewish kids around holidays, whatever it might be. Develop routines like Shabbat where they have a role to play. And the rest is up to them :-) GREAT question! Email support@darshanyeshiva.org for your $20 off and thanks!
Thanks Rabbi!
What was your "calling" to join the Jewish People like? Did you always know this is the path for you or had there been signs that hinted you to go that way? Or was it something completely different?
If I were a complete materialist, I would say that exposure to Jewish community played a role. My dad did business with Russian Jews after the fall of the Soviet Union. I had some Jewish friends in the neighborhood growing up. But in my adulthood, the path was made clear by the unique combination of universalism and particularism that Judaism creates for people. The universalism is that Judaism has no stake in what religion you practice. You do you. But the particularism is having a path for what to do when life's moments overwhelm, or how to live as an ethical person in an amoral world, and what texts, language, history and culture create the tools one needs to survive. Hope that helps! Email support@darshanyeshiva.org for your $20 off and Thanks!
How do you choose the mentors who participate?
We have periods where we take new mentor applications, and it is just like a job application. Our vetting process is multi-stage. And generally speaking about 20% make it to the finish line. We don't try to recruit as many as possible. It's not Uber or Doordash. We're selective, and we help rabbis and cantors often realize that we're not the right fit for them. Great question and thanks for asking! Email support@darshanyeshiva.org for your $20 off and thanks!