How to Stay in Touch With Jewish Community

Find someone to work with

Find a Jewish friend, loved one, or even your whole family. Encourage them with promises of presents during Hanukkah, a Shabbat dessert, etc. There also may be classes at your local temple.

Explain why you want to do this You want to reconnect with your parents, who were more religious;

perhaps you just want to create more of a close-knit feeling of heritage in your family. Whatever the case may be, explain it to them so that they are aware your goals.

Understand the concepts behind Judaism

Talk to a Rabbi

Search the web for articles on Judaism

Take a class

Bring traditional Jewish food into your home

Apples and honey on Rosh Hashanah, latkes on Chanukah, Challah on Shabbat - the list of Jewish food ideas is endless. Do some research and decide what foods you'd like to try most.

Attend synagogue services

Find out more about the synagogue and talk to the Rabbi, if possible. The Rabbi and staff can explain more than what can be covered in the scope of this article, and may even offer you free classes at the synagogue. There are numerous options for incoming families and prospective members.

Recite the morning prayers

These are the Shema, the Amidah, and Aleinu. These require learning, but you will catch on very fast. Wear a Kippah, and, if you are comfortable, a Tallit as well. These are symbolic prayer items to help you get a deeper connection with God.

Observe the Shabbat

Refrain from driving or using electronics during on Shabbat. Instead, have a Shabbat meal every Friday night. Set the table with a nice tablecloth, arrange a bouquet of flowers as a centerpiece, and cook a homemade meal.

Observe the laws of Kashrut (keeping kosher)

There are levels of how strict or lenient these laws are applied that vary from observer to observer. Full observance is defined as never eating dairy and meat products together, having separate milk and meat dishes, and always refraining from pork or shellfish. Some people choose to keep kosher in the home, but not when eating out.

If you are doing this with your family, send your children to Hebrew school

While this is more of a time commitment, they can come home and teach you not only the language but also Jewish customs, so you in turn are learning as well. As a plus, your children may also make some new friends.

Take a trip to Israel

This is a big step, but if you have the time and money, it will be a trip that you and your family will always remember.

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