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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.

Just wanted to provide an update..

I reached out to my closest Chabad synagogue and asked about Hebrew School. The Rabbi said any child can participate in the school. He then asked if my child has any experience with Hebrew and I said no

He said he'd need to speak with his wife, who I assume is a teacher at the school, and ask her if my child would be okay to join mid-year. His concern was that coming in with no knowledge could be detrimental to my child and just throw off the rhythm of the other children.

I said I understand, I look forward to hearing from you soon.

That was three days ago so I don't think we'll be trying to get involved there any further.

Maybe I'm reading too much into it, but my understanding was that it would be a quick and simple question to ask and then he'd let me know.

I obviously explained that I am not Jewish, and then he said they wouldn't be able to perform any Jewish rituals because they don't believe my children are Jewish - okay, fine.

But I feel like I'm being given the cold shoulder here? I feel like it shouldn't take days to just simply get back with me?

I don't think I'm even going to follow up if I don't hear anything. You get vibes from people and I don't think they're interested in non-Jews getting involved.

Oh well. Now I know![/quote]

You had suggested to us that you were interested in conversion. Approaching as someone who wants to be part of the community is different than declaring you are outside the community but hoping to drop in as a tourist?[/quote]

Yes, I am interested in finding a synagogue who provides sponsorship for conversion.

I never brought up my interest in conversion to the Chabad Rabbi as I know they don't get involved with conversions.

I was hoping, though, that my children, even as patrilineal Jews, would be welcomed. I have heard so many stories of people saying their local (across the US) being welcoming.

However, I know they are basically run independently so not every place operates the same or has the same level of openness.[/quote]

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