The rabbi's inability to deal with their issues strongly reinforces their new- found Christian beliefs. For Orthodox rabbis the situation is even more delicate. As the rabbi you are both on the frontline and expected to singlehandedly turn the situation around. This is an impossible task to do alone. Before making any contact, find out as much as you can.
Conversions are the result of a complex interplay of emotional, spiritual and intellectual factors.
Ask about his or her religious and social background, synagogue involvement and Jewish education. Ask about any significantly negative Jewish experiences the person may have undergone. This is especially important because a large number of Jewish converts to Christianity report tremendous anger toward the Jewish community based on one or more incidents. The Jewish Community Relations Council is in the process of preparing a question sheet for rabbis to use in this situation. It should be available in late Fall of 1998.