Jewish Conversion Question (Judaism, temple, attend)

[mossomo]

I'm in a long process of converting to Judaism. Finally after a good three or four years thinking on it, I've decided to go the Conservative Judaism route.

My issue is the temple, congregation, and rabbi I like are reformists. Is it bad tack to have a conservative conversion but then attend a reformist temple? I imagine it would be considered a snub to the converting Rabbi. And like I said, I thought and internally debated this for years, I am at conclusion, so simply converting as a reformist is not an option.

Thanks

[leorah]

As you probably know, your Conservative conversion will generally be acceptable to all denominations but the orthodox. For that reason, many seek a Conservative conversion.

I don't think your converting rabbi will be too upset at your decision to join a Reform shul after your conversion. Converts often change congregations. Nowadays there is a great deal of flexibility in observance and practice within the Reform and Conservative movements. Many Reform temples have become more Conservative in practice while some synagogues are nominally Conservative but Reform in practice. And then there's the whole spectrum of Renewal and Reconstructionist congregations. With your Conservative conversion you will have much to choose from.

The only thing I would suggest is to start off your new life in an honest way. Tell your converting rabbi of your plans; don't make him/her wonder where you went after your conversion and why.

Baruch ha’ba, b’sha’a tova u’b’mazal tov!