Sons and Daughters of Abraham

Rabbi Herbert Bomzer

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Sons and Daughters of Abraham: Rabbi Herbert Bomzer

“As a Jewish convert, you are especially beloved by G-d — even more so than myself or the rabbi that converted you!” “May your conversion be a good start for a new life, and go from strength to strength.”

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Conversion (to Judaism); Convert, Lubavitcher Rebbe

Sons and Daughters of Abraham

Rabbi Herbert Bomzer

Disc 80, Program 318

Event Date: 26 Cheshvan 5752 - November 03, 1991

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Robert P Boston August 14, 2014

Convert I converted 21 years ago and am still struggling with acceptance among some Jews. I am friendly with my local Chabad Rabbi and we learn together regularly. He is an amazing man. We have gone to 770 many times and to the Ohel.

The problem is when I go into 770 people look and stare. I have heard them speaking negative things about me. I do not "Look" Jewish. I have a non-Jewish last name. What if anything should I do about it. I am drawn to the teaching of the Rebbe and Chabad and want to feel "at home" in 770. Any suggestions? Reply

Chana Penina August 21, 2022

in response to Robert P:

I’m a recent convert with a very non Jewish surname who doesn’t look Jewish physically, but I think that by and large people respect Gerim. Shulchan Aruch tells us that Jews should dress distinctly from the nations. Are you dressing as a Jew? It is a good thing to grow a full beard, and a Jew should live by their Jewish name. It isn’t even permitted for someone to use their former name as it is a reminder of their previous identity. So while a surname is generally kept (I have heard of a ger who was looking for a shidduch who was advised to take a Jewish surname, and he did subsequently find a wife), I notice here you call yourself ‘Robert’.

Wishing you all the best and much comfort that you will feel at home. Remember that every test is from HaShem, who loves you abundantly. Reply

Rabbi Manny Vinas yonkers, NY/USA July 21, 2011

Blessing to Rabbi Bomzer! Rabbi Bomzer is a Tzaddik. He has helped so many people convert to a Torah life and the Rebbe knew that so he blessed him for his work. Alas, his converts are today not recognized by the Rabanut and our Rebbe is maligned for his holy work. But here clearly you see that the Rebbe of Lubavitch recognized that woman as a Jew after she had undergone giur from Rabbi Bomzer. Reply

Anonymous January 5, 2018

in response to Rabbi Manny Vinas:

Your statements that "his converts are today not recognized by the Rabanut" are completely false,inaccurate, ignorant and misleading. His converts have always been and still are recognized by the Israeli rabbinate. Reply

Anonymous 2 Brooklyn July 13, 2021

in response to Rabbi Manny Vinas:

Can you post proof of your statement "his converts are today not recognized by the Rabanut" ? Reply

Michelle G Amnony Palm Harbor November 22, 2021

in response to Rabbi Manny Vinas:

I converted with Rabbi Bomzer Ztl 20 years ago and got married in Israel 19 years ago. So the Rabanut accepted my conversion. Reply

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