| i’m interested in learning about my Jewish roots?

i’m interested in learning about my Jewish roots?

Allyn asked:


my ancesters immigrated from germany, and somewhere along the way we lost our Jewish traditions and faith (we ended up southern baptist in the mountains of NC). i would like to learn about the Jewish culture…where should i start? would anyone be offended if i just showed up at Temple… would i need to understand Hebrew?
i should have mentioned that i myself am not a southern baptist, i was raised that way though. currently i worship in a non-denominational church

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6 Responses to “i’m interested in learning about my Jewish roots?”

  1. RandyGE on March 31st, 2009 4:29 am

    I bet you could show up there; just don’t talk about Jesus LOL

  2. KC Superstar on April 3rd, 2009 1:15 pm

    Go to for a website with the basic views of Jewish beliefs. I don’t know anybody that would be offended if you just showed up at Temple, but dress appropriately. You would need to understand Hebrew to follow a service in an Orthodox or Conservative synagogue, but most Reform and Reconstructionist synagogues do services in English. I also highly recommend the book “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Understandig Judaism”. It’s written by a rabbi, and filled with information on Jewish beliefs, history, and even some recipes. I would start at the website.

  3. whynotaskdon on April 5th, 2009 4:59 pm

    What a FABULOUS journey you are about to undertake!

    Muzzeltoff! (however it is spelled!)

    I can’t help you with getting in to Judaism but I would love you to see the find below!

    I am excited for you!

  4. NamesAreMuchTooConfining on April 8th, 2009 12:07 pm

    call up a rabbi (try chabad). We’re usually pretty chilled out. also, check out

  5. Sawyer on April 8th, 2009 3:20 pm

    I would suggest you look in your local phone book for a “Chabad House”. I would strongly advise you NOT mention being Southern Baptist. Just stick to the fact you are of Jewish heritage & want to learn. The Chabadiks are phenominal teachers; very gracious & hospitable. Althought they are Ultra Orthodox, they are also warm & accepting. Just avoid the whole Jesus/Church/Christian/Baptist thing, & you’ll do quite well.
    While understanding Hebrew will help you, it’s not mandatory.
    Welcome home! I, too, am descended of German Jewish background.

  6. hora on April 8th, 2009 10:08 pm

    Hi lol
    why do you want to cnvrt frm chrsty to judaism?
    it is mercifull,humanitarian,good…belives in the last day
    belives in all prophets in old testament…
    so why do you need..
    by the way one of my grndftrs was jew…I study jews
    books,hebrew lang,,,but not ready to cnvrt to juadism
    there are other ways to worship God,,,one of them is
    my religion,which is mercifull,good,…etc
    I know somethings about most rlgns..
    try to rethink lol.
    God helps you