I thought stepping into Judaism would feel like a spiritual high.
What it actually felt like? Googling obscure halachic terms at 1am and second-guessing every social interaction.
Conversion is meaningful – but it’s also messy, awkward, and full of invisible rules no one hands you a guide to.
If you’ve been there too, you’re not alone.💙
Transcript:
What I thought Jewish conversion would look like:
I thought finding my place in Judaism would feel effortless and holy.
What it actually looked like:
It’s 90% research and unwritten social rules.