The Strength of the Convert

I’m normally all doom and gloom (or so I’m perceived), but do you realize how amazing you are? Really. You. Well… Convert You and Conversion Candidate You. I’m sure the rest of you are amazing too, but we’ll discuss it some other time. Converts are such a great strength to our community, and it should […]

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Things Rabbis Are NOT

We’ve discussed briefly before how a rabbi, scary though he may seem, is a normal person with dreams, faults, anxieties, and other responsibilities. His job responsibilities may be less than clear: What is the Proper Role of a Congregational Rabbi? But what is he NOT? He’s not your friend, sadly. He might become your friend

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Decorating for the Seasons

Today I have some strange questions for you. For the first time, I live in a neighborhood that loves to decorate for the seasons and holidays. October was great, with all the pumpkins and fall leaves a girl could ask for plus great Halloween decorations. Now I’m anxiously awaiting the Christmas decorations because I’m sure this

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On Being a Kollel Wife

Since I last posted, I’ve become a kollel wife. I’m a married woman who learns full-time in a beit midrash. I suppose that’s not the first image that pops into your mind when you hear “kollel wife.” But isn’t that the idea behind a punch line? Perhaps it’s more appropriate to refer to my husband

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