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Originally Posted By MiriamJ

Hi out there... I'm adopted 19 year old girl in need of assistance with my adopted dad. I was not born Jewish but was converted and raised orthodox. I was just wondering if any of you had any advice as to how to break the news to my dad that a)i'm not practicing anymore and b)that i'm in love and engaged to a non- jew. I mean, I do not plan on being another realigion it's just, I'm not orthodox anymore. I would really like all of your ideas about how you would feel as a parent and any suggestions that you might have to make this better than him having a heart attak! Thanks a lot!

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Originally Posted By follow your heart

I am Jewish and I married a non-Jew. My parents had a fit but I did what was best for me and my life. I was 24 at the time. We dated for 5 years so it wasn't like they didn't know. Your parents are living their life and you can make your own choices. I didn't change religions either. I had a tragedy happen young and it really shook my faith. I am still Jewish but I have learned that you are not going to be sruck dead if you choose to follow your own heart. Many of the things I learned young I apply to my life; for example being a good person here on earth and it's how you treat people now. Your parents will eventually come around...just be honest and tell them you are not doing this agaist them and you love them but it's just your choice. Good luck to you.