There’s a strange in-between place that so many conversion candidates find themselves in. You’re learning, showing up, trying your best – and yet, you still feel like you have to prove it. To rabbis. To community. To yourself.
But Jewish life isn’t built on performance. It’s built on presence.
In this simple practice, we take 60 seconds to breathe and write a short Jewish self-statement. It’s not about getting the wording just right. It’s about grounding yourself in why you’re here.
Inside Bayit Builders, we make space for exactly this kind of clarity and connection. Because you deserve a Jewish life that’s rooted, not rushed. And clarity is a tool too.
Ready to stop second-guessing and start building? Bayit Builders is open now. Doors close this Sunday at 8pm ET.
Transcript below.
Transcript:
Jewish conversion can feel like you’re stuck in between worlds.
Like you have to prove something to everyone, including yourself. But here’s your reminder: you get to define this path.
Try this.
Take 60 seconds. Breathe.
And write a short Jewish self statement. Don’t overthink it. Go with whatever pops into your head. Here’s some examples.
” I’m building a Jewish life that honors where I came from and where I’m going.”
” I’m learning as I go, and that still counts.” ” I’m doing my best. I’m proud of how far I’ve come.”
” Judaism is mine, even when I’m still figuring it out.”
” I don’t have all the answers, but I show up with heart and intention.”
” I’m a Jew. That’s not up for debate. Even when imposter syndrome creeps in.”
”I am not where I wanna be yet, but I’m showing up and that matters.”
In Bayit Builders, we create space for these kinds of grounding practices
because clarity is a tool too.
Write your statement down, drop it in the comments if you want. I’d love to see ’em.
You can use it as an affirmation. You can use it as a journaling prompt. Use it in whatever way makes sense to you. Honestly, going through the process is most of the benefit.
But try this. Write it down and stick it in your siddur, in your prayer book,
glance at it before you pray,
and remind yourself why you’re here.
And if you’re ready to stop second guessing and start building your Jewish life, Bayit Builders is open now. Go to the link in my bio.
