Posted by Emily Elizabeth on December 21, 2006, at 19:54:00
In reply to Need advice on Christmas Eve, posted by saturn on December 21, 2006, at 15:38:54
If it were me, I think I'd go to the service.
Going to a service does not necessarily mean you have to agree with it. I have been to bar mitzvahs (sp?) and Jewish weddings, but I'm not Jewish. I thought of it as observing a cultural experience.
I would however, make it clear that in no way are you open to conversion, you are only going to support a relative. I do think it is reasonable for someone to want a close relative with him/her during what might be an emotional time. Maybe you are more special than the other people going? ;)
What are your specific hesitations about going? Do you worry that they will try to convert you? Will you have to do something other than just sit there?
Best,
EE
poster:Emily Elizabeth
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