1. You are part of the Jewish Nation, so being involved in the theological complications involving Catholicism is not allowed.
2. You need to go to the communities that have more converts like Atlanta, GA. These places also have many Ba’al Teshuvah people.
3. I am a Ba’al Teshuvah, and I found a way to “fit in” while still having a sense of self. However, Judaism, like any community, requires an understanding of one’s collective existence since no religion is individualistic (including Catholicism).
4. Catholicism means “universal”. They are trained to accept converts, but that doesn’t mean they are on the our side. They are on their own side.
5. Many people have converted and integrated into certain communities.
6. Don’t be fooled by the “Hasidic Jews accept converts mentality” because they’re just following certain Mitzvos that there culture has. They might not be open to the stuff that many Yehudim are into. In fact, it might make sense for you to be in a Yeshivish or Kiruv-oriented Synagouge.