One step at a time

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• teshuva
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[ArtsyTraveler90]

To make the story short, I was a hard core christian and am now reverting back to the faith of my ancesters at the age of 19. I`m going to start the process of conversion soon and sometimes I feel overwhelmed by the many things I must learn. I`m loving it, but it definatly takes a while to get use to. Anyways, thank you for this video. It was cool! :D

[ronennachman770]

We all have a lot to learn - never be intimidated.

The journey of a thousand steps begins with just one.

And you have your whole life ahead of you.

I hope and pray that G-d Almighty blesses and protects you along the way.

[Musicofthissphere]

Marijuana is bad for your brain Ronen! masturbation is normal and healthy

[ronennachman770]

You are entitled to your opinion, friend. But my Torah is eternal. It was only granted to man 3,320 years ao, but the wisdom of the Torah itself preceeded creation!

And the Torah is clear - men should be spilling their seed and we can partake of all that grows on G-d's good earth.

Again, I respect you and your opinion, but I respect G-d Almighty's Torah the most.

G-d bless.

[Audioplay3000]

Is marijuana really acceptable by G-d? Are our bodies not the temple of G-d? I honestly think marijuana and tobacco are prohibited by the Tanakh. Doesn't marijuana kill brain cells, I think G-d doesn't want us contaminating our bodies. Why is marijuana justified and not cocaine or heroin?

[ronennachman770]

You are way off here, friend. While the Torah does prohibit 365 things to the Jews, plants are not one of them. Anything that comes from the ground is kosher.

Of course we must use things in moderation and protect our health, but we are free to ingest all that grows on G-d's green earth.

Bacon is another story :)

[ElderOfTzion]

cont..

because an orthodox conversion means doing the mitzvoth--if you are certain you can't do them--then it is considered better that you remain a gentile until you are capable. Howevfer, this doesn't mean you can't start the conversion process now. I wish you the best of luck, my friend. And, since its friday, Gut Shabbos!

[ElderOfTzion]

cont.

to him to be 'orthodox.'

Its not bad to not keep completely kosher in the conversion process. Also, you actually should Not keep shabbos before you convert. As far as after conversion--in terms of orthodoxy--it will be a problem if you can't keep shabbos, the rabbi will want you to live in the Eruv, close to a shul. But you don't have to convert in a year--there is no time limit for it.

The two questions kosher and shabbos, will the impede your orthodox conversion--the answer is yes.

[ElderOfTzion]

Hi Brishen,

I know after 10 months you have probably found answers to these questions, but just in case, here goes:

Your parents are very important people, and of course you want to take their desires into consideration while exploring conversion. Ask your mom what she means by 'not to kosher' (It sounds like she enjoys feeding you :)) Does she mean not Glaat? Not Cholov Yisroel? Most staples are kosher already. Ask your dad what parts of orthodoxy he disagrees with. Find out what it means

[Chief122]

I had bacon for maybe 1 or 2 years, very popular British morning food. I have not eaten bacon for 18 months, nor any pork product. As you advise Ronen, one tep at a time. My next confrontations are wine and cigarettes. Here we say Torah, not Tanakh and other versions I have seen. Thankyou again Ronen. I am of the same age as you and we are all on a journey. Thankyou my friend

[BrishenAlston]

Yeah, I've taken a couple steps so far. I told my parents I want to be Jewish and bought a hebrew-english Tanakh but don't know how to approach a Rabbi.

I can be Jewish but my parents don't want me to be too religious.

My mom wants me to not be too stringent about Kosher.

My dad doesn't want me to be Orthodox.

If I can't keep kosher right away or fully celebrate the sabbath while living in my parents house is that grounds for not converting me?

[ArtsyTraveler90]

Thank you! Your encouragement means a lot. :)

[ArtsyTraveler90]

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The reason why I think this video touched me so much is because my family has sepharnic jewish ancesters. I`ve been aware of this since I was very young. All throughout my life I had felt this deep and special connection to Israel and the jewish people. It was something I couldn`t control and with every year that went by, it keeped getting closer.

[ArtsyTraveler90]

Wow. I just viewed this video right now, and I`m blown away by the way you explained this. I must admit that I had seen a video or two of yours before, and I was a little intimidated by your zealousness. Yet, after seeing this video I see that you`re a very down to earth person.