A book has just been released that you should consider buying or checking out from the library. (Since it literally has just been published, you may have to request that your library get a copy of the book. It’s a simple procedure.) Disclosures: I did not receive this book to review it. However, I did […]
Why I Am “Modern Orthodox”
I get very annoyed at how “modern” is thrown around like an insult. Conversion candidates seem to feel this struggle more acutely than the frum-from-birth crowd. Baalei teshuva are probably in the same boat as the conversion candidates, but at least they’re still Jewish at the end of the day. Even the people who act […]
Word of the Day: Mezumen
When you bentch, you may notice that sometimes a person leads the bentching and sometimes not. Chances are, you won’t be leading the benching anytime soon, but you may be confused what’s going on. I wondered about this constantly, but by the time bentching was over, I’d forgotten my question! Before we start, go grab […]
Proselytizing to Drunk People?
Just a subtle suggestion if you happen to find yourself worshipping the porcelain god: So if you thought you saw this before, you probably were not crazy. I actually did take this picture, at a Dunkin Donuts in Brooklyn.
UPDATED: Management Update: Changes Abound
You may have noticed that things have changed. The blog has had its design revamped, and there’s even a new color scheme! Likewise, the “subtitle” of the blog has changed because the old one was too long for this design. I’m open to other subtitles if you have a brilliant suggestion! Now I have most of […]
Controversies You Should Understand: Chabad Conversions
I’ve been trying to decide how to approach the Chabad question for several months. It is definitely an issue that needs to be addressed for conversion candidates because many discover Judaism through local Chabad houses. However, it is difficult to handle a controversy fairly and without making too many people angry! I am not Chabad, […]
No One Likes the Holier-Than-Thou Guy
Even the other toothbrushes don’t like Shabbos Toothbrush :'(
The “Holiday Season” Is Upon Us
This time of the year is like walking on eggshells for many conversion candidates and converts in the Christian world. And even the supportive families can become a little crazy now, even if in their overenthusiasm. Christmas is coming, whether you like it or not. [Full disclosure: I don’t like Xmas at all.] And this […]
Signs You’ve Made It: Nightmares
Nightmares are probably the strangest sign that you’ve really cast your lot with the Jewish people. But they seem to be universal: everyone begins to have nightmares about Nazis, the Holocaust, or other anti-Semitism. [I don’t think anyone dreams about the Cossacks.] It seems unavoidable. Interestingly (and in my totally unscientific opinion), I believe it’s one of […]
Adventures in Machmir Dating
Today, just a funny quote from a singles event that was advertised on Facebook: “This is a Machmir event for Machmir Singles, Ages: Guys 24-32 and Girls 23-28, FREE for Full time learners & Rabbinical Students.” Who knew I lost Ladies’ Night privileges when I became all machmir? Also, can it really be that machmir […]
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