Conversion

Back to School as a Jew? Here’s What No One Tells You | Jewish Back-to-School Part 1

August 6, 2025

Back to School, But Make It Jewish Whether it’s preschool or grad school, back-to-school prep isn’t just about new pencils and fresh planners. For Jewish families, students, and seekers, this time of year brings a whole new layer of questions: How do I fit Shabbat into a school schedule? What does Jewish rhythm look like […]

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Feeling Alone in Your Jewish Journey? Like You’re the Only Jew in Town with No Community?

July 30, 2025

What do you do when you’re ready to build a Jewish life… but there’s no Jewish community in sight? No synagogue. No Shabbat dinners. No one to ask the questions that keep circling in your mind. If you’ve ever felt like the only Jew—or aspiring Jew—for miles, you are not alone. And more importantly, you’re

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What NOT to Do When Converting to Judaism

July 27, 2025

Converting to Judaism is already hard… don’t make it harder. I’ve spent over 15 years helping people navigate the Jewish conversion process—and I’ve made more than a few mistakes myself. Some of them were honest. Some were based in fear or confusion. And some… well, I didn’t know any better. But here’s the thing: there

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Is Your Dad Jewish But Not Mom? Do Patrilineal Jews Need to Convert?

July 23, 2025

Am I Jewish Enough? Let’s Talk About Patrilineal Descent and Conversion You grew up Jewish. You lit candles, you went to Hebrew school, maybe even had a bar or bat mitzvah. And then—someone told you you’re not really Jewish. Welcome to the heartbreakingly common experience of patrilineal Jews. In this video, I break down what

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Jewish Conversion Candidates (and All Seekers) Are Not a Burden

July 22, 2025

The (Usually) Unspoken Message Many Conversion Candidates Hear Too many of us — whether through words or tone, directly or disguised as “good advice” — are told that conversion candidates aren’t worth a rabbi’s time. That we’re a waste of it. That our questions are a nuisance. That we should somehow earn our place. And

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Can You Really Convert to Judaism? What Does Jewish Tradition Say About Conversion?

July 20, 2025

Have you ever been told that converting to Judaism isn’t possible for you? That Judaism is closed off to converts? These myths are not only wrong — they’re rooted in antisemitism, which tries to racialize Jewish identity and deny our long history of conversion. I’m Kochava, a Jewish convert with over 15 years of experience

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First Rabbi Meeting? What I Wish Someone Had Told Me

July 13, 2025

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

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7 Years, 3 Batei Din, 1 Jewish Soul

July 10, 2025

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

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The 1st Mistake Jewish Conversion Candidates Make

July 9, 2025

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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Where to Find Real Support During Jewish Conversion

July 5, 2025

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

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