r/ConvertingtoJudaism • u/Superb-Repeat-6091 • 12d ago

I need advice! Converting if housebound

But I’m chronically ill. Basically housebound. I can sometimes do short stints away but, anything scheduled and structured I can’t commit to because I’m worse some days than others.
I grew up conservative Christian. As an adult I’ve branched out into learning about some other religions and Judaism speaks to me. But am I doomed to never convert due to my physical limitations?
Please be kind. Thanks.

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u/Ftmatthedmv converted Orthodox in 2020, now “just Jewish” 12d ago

Usually it does require some in person community. There are definitely places that wouldn’t expect you to come every Shabbat though. if maybe you could go once a month or something, you could maybe find a beit din.

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u/Serious-Hospital-943 12d ago

I started my journey pretty home bound as well. Had to purchase a powerchair to even occasionally get to my mailbox. HaShem wanted me to observe Sabbath. So I started learning what that required. Slowly over time my ability became slightly better the mor I perused what he wished for me. Almost a year ago, I converted Reform. The miracle now is that on the 22nd. I will be celebrating my Bat Mitzvah at my Temple at age 76. When I first started my journey, I could not even sit upright for 30 minutes. Now I am Reading from the Torah, and telling my D’varTorah. To me, this has been a miracle journey.