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[quote=Anonymous]I think I'm moving closer to wanting to convert. My husband is secular but his mom was raised Conservative.

I was raised Christian but after reading and learning way more than I ever knew as a kid, I know I cannot get behind it even though I haven't considered myself Christian for a decade. The idea of converting is 100% my own - my husband nor his family has ever suggested it whatsoever.

I started doing research on Judaism since last August and have been learning daily on my own. I recently learned the Hebrew alphabet and am continuing to learn the language.

I am also taking an introduction class online alongside my independent learning.

We recently joined a congregation but I haven't brought up my thoughts on converting with our Rabbi. I think I'm scared of being rejected or questioned as to why I want to, especially because it's only been a little more than a month since joining.

I enrolled my older in Hebrew School and have been attending weekly as well. I have been active with attending services, weekly Torah study, events put on by the congregation, and just getting to know other congregants.

I have found myself gravitating towards Conservative more so than Reform or Orthodox.

As mentioned above, I'm nervous about bringing up the topic, but know that if I want to pursue conversion, I'll have to.

Another part of it is being worried about the Beit Din - I have read some stories about how they reject potential converts, seemingly for any reason.

I'm wondering what you had to do to prepare for it - how many prayers you had to know, did you have to recite the alphabet, do certain actions to prove you're serious, etc?

Any personal experiences are appreciated!![/quote]

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