I am a non-Jew married to a Jew who is a Keohane. I am contemplating conversion to Judaism; but it has been suggested to me that , if I convert, I may do two very bad things to my family: (1) I will damage/destroy my husband's status as Keohane; and (2) my children will be considered outcastes/mamzers (sp?), who could never be Jewish even if they went through a conversion process. Is it true that my converstion could have these very serious negative consequences? Please give your answer in as much detail as possible. I appreciate any gudiance you can give me. Thank you very much.

The deli department of a local supermarket sells kosher and non-kosher meats. The department has had three slicers: one for kosher meats, one for non-kosher meats, and one for cheeses. Recently the supermarket added halal meats to their deli department, and was slicing halal meats on the kosher slicer. Does this render the slicer (and any meats subsequently sliced on it) non-kosher? Thank you.

How can myself and a friend, both in our 50's and divorced meet a shidduch for the purpose of meeting our mates? There are no activities for us in Providence. Please give us your ideas, support and help. Thank you.

How can myself and a friend, both in our 50's and divorced meet a shidduch for the purpose of meeting our mates? There are no activities for us in Providence. Please give us your ideas, support and help. Thank you.

Two questions: In the old Testament the Jewish people had a lineage, What is the lineage for the Jesish people toady? Is the waiting for the messiah as strong today as in the old Testament?