good advice

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

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 […]

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

Amazon Prime Day for Jewish Converts: What to Buy (and What to Skip)

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 »

Jewish Conversion Doesn’t Come with a Progress Bar—So I Made One

Jewish conversion doesn’t come with a roadmap—or a progress bar.There’s no checklist that tells you how far you’ve come, no little pop-up that says “Level up! You now understand 17% more Hebrew blessings.” So it’s no wonder that so many of us reach a point—especially halfway through the year—where we feel lost. Like we should

Jewish Conversion Doesn’t Come with a Progress Bar—So I Made One Read Post »

Scroll to Top