tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292734369805726323.post6394675918607457719..comments2023-11-12T20:59:55.490-05:00Comments on Building a Jewish Life: Memory Lane: The Converting for Marriage StereotypeKochavahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11841373131402987905noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292734369805726323.post-38312986590626125682011-02-16T00:41:14.805-05:002011-02-16T00:41:14.805-05:00I am already married but my husband is NOT Jewish....I am already married but my husband is NOT Jewish. That totally throws people for a loop.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292734369805726323.post-42380491488290650762010-12-21T12:20:19.797-05:002010-12-21T12:20:19.797-05:00Anonymous: I've decided to write something abo...Anonymous: I've decided to write something about this kind of issue. I'll have it posted tomorrow! I hope that you'll find it helpful! And if not, may you continue to have great strength and find happiness despite the naysayers!CrazyJewishConverthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06219720130466040423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292734369805726323.post-15604011619148373332010-12-21T09:56:51.858-05:002010-12-21T09:56:51.858-05:00I go through this weekly. People are always asking...I go through this weekly. People are always asking me questions and making impolite statements. “You don’t look Jewish, you must be a convert.” “Why would YOU want to be Jewish” “Are you sure that you know what Judaism is all about?”<br /><br />My Shul even had to have a diversity program after I converted. Apparently, people did not think that I would be active after conversion. My presence madeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292734369805726323.post-79697780358377934892010-12-20T15:07:13.114-05:002010-12-20T15:07:13.114-05:00Very true! I guess I'll cross that bridge when...Very true! I guess I'll cross that bridge when I get there! Builds character, right? hahahah...CrazyJewishConverthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06219720130466040423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292734369805726323.post-24427705584930473562010-12-20T09:38:00.479-05:002010-12-20T09:38:00.479-05:00Unfortunately, it doesn't get any better once ...Unfortunately, it doesn't get any better once you ARE married, because then people will think you converted for that person (your spouse won't, of course, they'll respect you for your AWESOME life decision, but people you meet will jump to that conclusion before asking you the real story). I'm from a (really) small town in my state, so when I meet new people in the Jewish Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08487216171551951884noreply@blogger.com