expect the Christians to respect the internal spiritual truth of Judaism when most Jews don't even have a clear idea that there is an internal spiritual truth in Judaism? One day walking around your average synagogue religious school is all the proof of that you need. I think we've been trying to figure out this internal truth since Mt. Sinai.

I'd be disappointed if Jews decide to take the "I'm offended" route at past conversion attempts, and taking offense at pogroms and genocides is a bit pathetic whereas a good healthy dose of savvy might be a better response.

Yalad/Neo:

I wish the Talmud could be learned online. But it can't. You really need a seasoned teacher and a bit of luck in finding the right teacher. If you see my above question for Peter, this is not an easy task. I consider myself fortunate to have had a very fine teacher.