Your First Shul Visit
A short, practical guide to walking into a synagogue for the first time without feeling lost or out of place.
Community
Shul, Rabbi, Chevra, Conversion
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Finding a Rabbi
Every Jew should have a rabbi—not just for halacha but for relationship. Finding one is one of the first tasks of the New Jew.
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The single most important practical decision the New Jew makes.
What to Expect on First Visits
A more detailed guide than the Where to Start chapter — for the visitor who wants to know exactly what will happen.
Conversion to Judaism
Becoming a Jew — the path, the requirements, the denominational differences, and the welcome.
Chevra and Chevruta
Acquire for yourself a friend. Acquire for yourself a study partner. Both are mitzvot.