Also, I am interested in converting to Reform Judaism, can you recomend any books that might be helpful?
Answer Dear Kelly, If you have done enough research that you are already thinking seriously of converting, it is definitely time for you to be in touch with a rabbi. If you live in a community with multiple congregations, I would suggest that you begin by visiting and attending services at each of them on a Friday night. Try to get a general feel for the congregation. Do you like the sermon? Does the rabbi seem friendly and genuine to you? Do you like the worship style? Some places are very formal. Some are very casual. Don’t worry about whether you understand the service. You’ll learn about the liturgy as you study. The first thing is to know where you want to begin. I would suggest that you do the same thing with Conservative congregations and Reconstructionist congregations if there is one where you live. Reconstructionism is very similar to Reform Judaism. The best attended services in the Reform movement are usually on Friday night. In the Conservative movement it would be the mor
