To me, Reform is like a fair-trade organic decaf soy latte - why bother? I spent some time considering Judaism and concluded that Hasidism was the only thing that was logical for me as a potential convert.
I was seriously considering Chabad; in part because of their attempt to be true to the Tanakh, in part because of their mysticism, and in part because they are happy to take converts. It was more complicated than that (as most things are) but that's the 10,000 foot view.
To me, Reform is like a fair-trade organic decaf soy latte - why bother? I spent some time considering Judaism and concluded that Hasidism was the only thing that was logical for me as a potential convert.
Add gluten free and alcohol free beer latte and you have the perfect analogy!
Hasidism is a fine diamond with many angles. If I may ask, which drew you in at the time?
I was seriously considering Chabad; in part because of their attempt to be true to the Tanakh, in part because of their mysticism, and in part because they are happy to take converts. It was more complicated than that (as most things are) but that's the 10,000 foot view.
Chabad is my jamalam!
If you have any Qs feel free to PM. Would be more than happy to help as much as I can.
Thanks! I'll keep that in mind.