Happy Hanukkah!

bebere87
Wed, 08 Dec 2004 22:52:53 +0000

I know many people who are in the midst of converting, although I admit that it is very difficult. Still, in some parts of the world, perhaps where devoutness among Jews is not declining as it sadly is in our country, there is less skepticism, and conversion is much easier. When I went to a synagogue in Brazil, I met almost 30 students who were studying to convert. It’s a really big thing down there.

And thanks to everyone who reacted to that last statement…I’m sure that ilovepoker didn’t mean it offensively, but it definitely bothered me. Like Michelle, we’ve been lighting the candles and saying the prayers, but we just don’t have time to worry about gifts and things! If anything, we’re appreciating the true value of Chanukah, and postponing the materialism.