• Feeling isolated? You're not alone.

    Join 20,000+ people who understand exactly how your day went. Whether you're newly diagnosed, self-identified, or supporting someone you love – this is a space where you don't have to explain yourself.

    Join the Conversation → It's free, anonymous, and supportive.

    As a member, you'll get:

    • A community that actually gets it – no judgment, no explanations needed
    • Private forums for sensitive topics (hidden from search engines)
    • Real-time chat with others who share your experiences
    • Your own blog to document your journey

    You've found your people. Create your free account

Hi from CA!

YiskaChava

YiskaChava

Hi!
V.I.P Member
My username is YiskaChava. I am a 29 y/o woman based here in CA, US. I'm new here.

I'm an applied mathematician whom also dabbles in theoretical physics so I do like to talk about science. Even though I am not an expert in astrophysics (I am more of a condensed matter specialist), I am enthusiast.

However, I like learning all sorts of things like literature, world religions, etc. I also like to hear people's stories. I tend to be more of an observer than a participant.
 
welcome to af.webp
 
00011110883100-B4Lizy8XSiIZAovm-en-US-0_s500.webp

I've always wondered how they can fit a cow in that little can. Science is amazing.

;)
 
Hi and Welcome @YiskaChava

Do hang around here a bit and get to know us. Jump in and comment when you feel you want to make a point or contribute something
 
Welcome! I'm also more of a reader/listener than participant, and a bit of a dabbler in bits of everything. It's nice to have an open and curious mind.
 
YiskaChava said:
On my way to being a giyoret. I'm almost ready to meet with the Beit Din. It's taken about 10 years because I couldn't grasp basic Hebrew.
Click to expand...
FrumaChava <3

You're much more than I am. I have Jewish ancestry on my mom's side, and the Chabad rabbi's wife said "You're as Jewish as Moses". But other than a few Yiddish phrases, and shadows of old tradition, I didn't get any of it at all. My mom was Pagan, as was her family, and my dad was Agnostic, but with a very traditional Christian family.

I never tell people outright that "I am Jewish", because it feels like a lie. I had Santa Claus, and never walked into a Temple until I was in my thirties. I moreso say "I am part Jewish" or "I have Jewish ancestry" or, more appropriately, "I am Messianic Jewish".

I know a wee bit of prayerbook Hebrew, but that's about it. I'm very Jealous of you. You are more Jewish than I could ever hope to be. Mazel Tov on your conversion.

You can even move to Israel, if you wanted!
 
Yeshuasdaughter said:
FrumaChava <3

You're much more than I am. I have Jewish ancestry on my mom's side, and the Chabad rabbi's wife said "You're as Jewish as Moses". But other than a few Yiddish phrases, and shadows of old tradition, I didn't get any of it at all. My mom was Pagan, as was her family, and my dad was Agnostic, but with a very traditional Christian family.

I never tell people outright that "I am Jewish", because it feels like a lie. I had Santa Claus, and never walked into a Temple until I was in my thirties. I moreso say "I am part Jewish" or "I have Jewish ancestry" or, more appropriately, "I am Messianic Jewish".

I know a wee bit of prayerbook Hebrew, but that's about it. I'm very Jealous of you. You are more Jewish than I could ever hope to be. Mazel Tov on your conversion.

You can even move to Israel, if you wanted!
Click to expand...
Thank you so much for the sweet sentiments. I come from a Christian family but they are very open to my conversion.

Sometimes I have a bit of uncertainty in what I identify as. I don't know if I should say this or that. However, it's nice to know someone (you) who can sympathize. Thank you for being there.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

New Threads

Top Bottom