I am a 18 year old girl and I just found out that I was Jewish. I would like to practice but I don’t know where to start. What should I do?
Welcome home! I would suggest that you do three things right now.
1. Get hold of a copy of To Be a Jew by Hayim H. Donin or This is My God by Herman Wouk and read it.
2. Make contact with an Orthodox rabbi in a community near you, preferably from a larger community. There may be a small community closer by but you need to be linked with a strong support group to help you through the many challenges and doubts ahead of you.
3. Contact Partners in Torah and sign up to have a weekly phone study partner to learn about Judaism at no cost or obligation.
I wish you much success in your Jewish life and studies and feel free to be in touch with any questions.
All the Best,
Rabbi Azriel Schreiber