About Me, Julia "the Puerto Rican Jew"

Hi my name is Julia and this is about my journey to Judaism.  I'm not sure exactly when I decided I wanted to be Jewish, but all I know is I've felt Jewish all my life.  Now coming from a Puerto Rican Christian family it's not the easiest thing to convert let alone tell your family and friends you're thinking about becoming Jewish. 


First let me start by saying not many people understand that "being Jewish" is a religion and not becoming a different person.  I will still be Puerto Rican, like the same foods of my culture, and love Latin music.  Nothing will change about me other than my religious views.


If its hard for YOU to understand why I would want to leave CHRISTIANITY for JUDAISM imagine how I feel.  When I decided to convert it was so difficult.  I felt like I was a traitor, I felt alone and unwanted by the Jewish Community and like I was turning my back on G-d... YES G-d the very G-d I'm seeking in Judaism.  It was a struggle and I cried a lot, but even with all the pain, fear and criticism I knew 100% I wanted to convert and no one or nothing would stand in my way.


I remember talking to my dearest and oldest friend about my decision and she said " you've been Jewish since you were four".  She was the only one that truly understood me and why I was converting.  My boyfriend which happens to be Jewish freaked out.  He was worried my family and friends would think he was pushing me to convert.  I think he was worried if I converted I would expect him to marry me.  Some friends freaked out wondering out loud if I was doing this for "David" the Jewish boyfriend, but most were supportive.


This is my Journey to Judaism and I want to share it with you.