The Gregorian New Year is upon us, and it’s hard to ignore the “new year, new you” energy coming from everywhere you look. Why not embrace it? Regular times of introspection, reflection, and teshuva are an important part of Judaism, and we have four New Years every year (it’s not just Rosh Hashanah!), so use […]
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I made this video last year, but apparently I never posted it here! Building a new workflow for my material has been surprisingly hard. Too many moving parts! But better late than never, right? Struggling with your old holiday seasons as you become Jewish? Not at all unusual. Whether you loved them or hated them
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Self-care is serious business during the pains of converting to Judaism. No one is going to take care of you, so be sure to take care of yourself. The conversion process is hard – be kind to yourself. Check out the short video below ⬇️
Self-Care Tip #1 for Conversion Candidates Read Post »
What better way to spend a Sunday than hanging out with other Jewish converts and conversion candidates, exploring how you’ll live your best Jewish life in the month of Kislev?? Don’t forget to sign up for your ticket here! Get more details here:
What are you doing on Sunday? Wanna hang out? Read Post »
Are you a Jewish convert or conversion candidate seeking a warm and welcoming community? Look no further than The Convert Kehilla (“community,” roughly). Join our Rosh Chodesh Circle for the upcoming month of Kislev, dedicated to fostering connection, learning, and growth. For the first time in many years, I’m going to begin teaching live again.
Seeking more Jewish Community? Join the Convert Kehilla’s Rosh Chodesh Circle! Read Post »
Imposter Syndrome is a term that many of us are familiar with nowadays, at least in the workplace. It’s the sneaky terrible feeling that “everyone else” has it figured out except you and you’re going to mess up and they’re all going to know you’re an imposter. The feeling of being a fraud, of not
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Do your politics matter while converting to Judaism? No! (Yes, of course they do.) Should you be open about your politics while converting? Only you can answer that, but let’s give you some useful information to make that decision. Disclaimers! Lawyers love disclaimers, and I’m no exception. I’ve been a part of and visited more
Can Politics Ruin Your Jewish Conversion? Read Post »
Hosting Shabbat meals can be stressful. Even cooking for yourself or your family can be hard! No one has enough time or energy for the Shabbat meals of their dreams. So here’s my best tip: the “bar” concept – a versatile and practical solution for your Shabbos meals! (Keep reading for my easiest go-to Shabbat
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Which book most surprised you with how “Jewish” it was? I recently came across a recommendation for this book, “Loving Our Own Bones” by Rabbi Julia Watts Belser. I’m only a few chapters in, and so far it’s good. It’s also SUPER JEWISH. I thought it was “just” a book about disability (as I’m dealing
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How do you pronounce the gender-neutral Hebrew name Shachar (aka Dawn)?? This is part of a new series – How to Speak “Jewish”! Share in the comments your ideas and/or needs down in the comments! Which words or phrases trip you up? Shachar שַׁחַר means “dawn” and is the root of a Jewish word you
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