If you’ve ever felt spiritually disconnected or like you’re mourning something you can’t quite name, welcome — you might already be tuned in to the energy of the Three Weeks, even if you didn’t have the words for it yet. This stretch of the Jewish calendar, from the 17th of Tammuz to Tisha B’Av, holds […]
The Three Weeks, Explained in 3 Minutes Read Post »
If you’re preparing for your first meeting with a rabbi about a Jewish conversion, you’re probably spiraling a little. I know I did. I was convinced I had to show up with all the right answers, a list of mitzvot I was already keeping, and zero mistakes. Spoiler: I was wrong. In this video, I’m
First Rabbi Meeting? What I Wish Someone Had Told Me Read Post »
Why would someone convert to Judaism twice? It’s a question I get a lot—and honestly, it’s a fair one. But it’s also very common. The first time I converted, I thought I had found my middle path. But deep down, I knew I wasn’t done. What followed was years of wrestling, recommitting, and rebuilding. My
7 Years, 3 Batei Din, 1 Jewish Soul Read Post »
The #1 Mistake That Delays Jewish Conversion If you’re thinking about converting to Judaism, there’s one common mistake I see over and over again—and it can delay your journey by months or even years. People wait.They wait to be sure.To know all the things.To feel “ready.” But the truth? You don’t have to be ready
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Bayit Builders Is Officially Underway – And We’re Just Getting Started This month, the doors to Bayit Builders opened for the very first time. And as of now, we’ve closed the Founding Member launch. The doors will reopen to new members on Rosh Chodesh Elul, Aug. 24, just in time for the High Holidays. You
41 Reasons I’m Grateful: The First Bayit Builders Are Here Read Post »
You’re Trying to Build a Jewish Life—and Suddenly You Need Stuff Books. Candlesticks. A prayerbook. A second set of spatulas. A better lamp for Zoom rabbi meetings.Building a Jewish life is beautiful—but it’s also a lot. If you’re converting, returning, or starting Jewish life from scratch, you already know that Jewish living isn’t just spiritual—it’s
Amazon Prime Day for Jewish Converts: What to Buy (and What to Skip) Read Post »
You Don’t Have to Do Everything. Just Something. If you’ve ever woken up already feeling behind—like Jewish life is a giant mountain and you’re still sitting at the base of it—you’re not alone. One of the most powerful things I’ve learned on this path is this: You don’t need to do everything to start building
The Easiest Jewish Practice to Start Today: Modeh Ani Read Post »
Jewish Conversion Was Never Meant to Be a Solo Journey If you’re feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or unsure where you stand in the conversion process… I see you. You’ve been reading the books, whispering along with the blessings, watching YouTube videos at 2am—and still wondering: Am I doing this right? You’re not alone in that. In
Where to Find Real Support During Jewish Conversion Read Post »
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
Affirm Your Jewish Self—Even If You’re Still Figuring It Out Read Post »
What does it mean to build a Jewish life? Not just follow one. Not just inherit one. But to shape it, piece by piece—with intention, with curiosity, and with heart. In Jewish tradition, a bayit isn’t just a house. It’s the heart of a life. A space where the sacred meets the everyday. Where big
🏠 Jewish Wisdom Starts at Home—Literally (Defining “Bayit”) Read Post »