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I had a good conversation on the phone with my rabbi today. (he's no longer A rabbi but MY rabbi) It went very well. He was very enthusiastic about my conversion and helpful. There are only two slots open for the conversion class, so I'm getting in under the wire. I'm very excited.

Andrew will not be coming tomorrow, which is a bummer. He's going to be going to Atlanta instead, talking to an Orthodox rabbi about converting. He says it's something that's important to him. He converted Reform three years ago but he feels like something is missing. I wish him all the best on his path.

Of course the rabbi asked the very broad question: "Why do you want to convert?" It's extremely hard to put into a few words when there are SO MANY reasons why, and so many things that attract me. I explained that I've been on the conversion path for two years and gave a shortish answer that seemed to be enough for him.

In related news, I've gone back to vegetarianism.

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Now I just have to figure out how I'm going to come up with the money. It's quite expensive, especially for someone on a fixed income. :\

I feel better, too. It's good to know that you're eating more ethically, and what you're putting into your body didn't have an intellect (of sorts) before it died.

[theantijoss]

It costs money to convert? Well, yeah, I guess you have to take classes and such, and they have to get their money from somewhere. I have no idea how it works, but could you trade labor or maybe get some kind of a discount, or is this a sort of test to see how dedicated you are? I've read that there are a few of those on the journey to becoming a Jew in some groups.

I've had a problem eating things that had a mother since the first time I saw a movie about cows being slaughtered. It was so horrifying, I can see the scene in perfect, vivid detail to this day. I don't understand how we, as supposedly "advanced" creatures, think it's okay to decide what other living things "deserve" to live or die based on what we like to have on our PLATE. It's disgusting.

Heh. I keep that to myself most of the time. I hope you don't mind if I lose it a little with you, since we're of like mind. ;)

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I've worked out a payment plan with the rabbi! \o/ Class materials, the mikvah, the bet din, the rabbi's time - all these things need to be paid for. But thankfully they will take my pittance a month (and I'll be paying for a long time).

I don't mind at all! :) I try to respect everyone's opinions on eating meat.

[theantijoss]

Oh, that's good! I was about to say -- I couldn't imagine them turning you away, with your dedication and committment, because you don't have a lot of money.

I don't usually judge or berate anyone for their views on meat. We all have to do what we feel is right, and I'm sure some of my lifestyle habits wouldn't pass muster in many green (hey!)/socially conscious circles, either. You know what they say about judging and glass houses and all that. ;)