Feeling overwhelmed by Passover prep? You’re not alone. But here’s the truth: dirt isn’t chametz. In this quick video, I break down what you actually need to clean, what’s just social media pressure, and how to make your Pesach prep more grounded and less panic-driven. Watch below to reclaim your calm – and maybe your […]
Overwhelmed by Pesach? Read Post »
Let’s be real – Pesach prep can feel like too much. Between cleaning, kashering, meal planning, and trying to remember everything to do, it’s easy to spiral into overwhelm. Especially if you’re a conversion candidate, doing this without a clear roadmap can feel impossible. That’s exactly why I created Pesach Without Panic. This guide is
Your dog may not be dipping into the kugel, but their kibble still counts. In this quick video, I walk you through what you actually need to do with pet food for Pesach – including chametz ingredients, kitniyot concerns, and how to avoid digestive drama by not switching their food cold turkey. Transcript is below.
Pesach is Coming. Yes, Chametz Applies to Pets Too Read Post »
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
Make your New Year’s resolution Jewish! Read Post »
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
Dealing with Holiday Season Grief 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 »
Can I go to synagogue on the High Holidays without a ticket? Well, sure. However, your mileage may vary whether you get in the door, whether you have a seat, or whether people are jerks to you. (All of the below applies to synagogues in any movement – orthodox, conservative, and reform.) I don’t
Synagogue Tickets & the High Holidays: What No One Tells You Read Post »
Today is Holocaust Remembrance Day. We will Never Forget the six million who perished as Jews. But remember that only one Jewish grandparent made you a “Jew” to Hitler, so many Christians and Christian converts died as Jews. Even being married to someone classified as a “Jew” could be a death sentence. We also risk
Today is Yom HaShoah Read Post »
This blog is shomer Shabbat and Yom Tov. Tonight begins the last days of Pesach. Therefore, there is no post on Friday, April 13.
Chag Sameach! No Post on Friday. Read Post »
I used to be known as “the girl with the 3-legged cat.” Now the poor mutilated cat has been upstaged by some dirty, poor-mannered dogs. Now, if a stranger knows anything about me, they know I have “two huge dogs.” And in New York City, of all places! If I’m at a Shabbos table, this
The Growth of Dogs in the Jewish Community Read Post »