There is a LOT you can learn about Judaism: Torah, Hebrew, prayer, Shabbat, holidays, Jewish history, halacha – congratulations, you have acquired approximately 8,000 Lego pieces. Now what are you supposed to build with them? At some point, learning about Judaism has to become living a Jewish life. And that doesn’t happen by waiting until […]
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How do you become the kind of person who naturally lives a holy life? Everyday Holiness by Alan Morinis is one of my favorite Jewish books because instead of focusing primarily on what you should do, it asks who you are becoming. In this video, we’re talking about Mussar, middot, and the practical system Judaism
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If you’re new to Jewish practice, figuring out where to start can be surprisingly overwhelming. Should you light Shabbat candles? Start keeping kosher? Pray every day? Study Torah? Go to synagogue? The good news – there isn’t one perfect first practice. In this video, I’ll give you three questions to help you choose something meaningful,
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If you’re building a Jewish life at home, Rosh Chodesh may become one of your favorite observances. Known as the beginning of the new Jewish month, Rosh Chodesh is a small but meaningful celebration that helps you experience the rhythm of the Jewish calendar. You don’t need to host a big meal or know dozens
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“Just ask your rabbi.” Sometimes that’s genuinely the correct answer. But is it the right answer? If you’re converting to Judaism, exploring Judaism, living far from a Jewish community, or simply don’t have a rabbi yet, it can feel less like guidance and more like a dead end. If they had a rabbi to ask,
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A lot of people trying to learn Judaism end up with an accidental curriculum made up of random books, YouTube videos, Reddit threads, and whatever happened to cross their path that week. The problem isn’t a lack of information. It’s a lack of structure. If you’ve ever wondered what you should learn first, how to
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One of the most overwhelming parts of converting to Judaism is realizing there isn’t just one “Jewish conversion.” People quickly discover there are different movements, different expectations, different community cultures, and different long-term consequences attached to each path. So how do you decide between Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform conversion? In this video, we’re talking honestly
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Many people in conversion struggle with the feeling that every interaction is both a learning opportunity and a test. That combination can make even very normal uncertainty feel emotionally risky. A lot of conversion candidates quietly carry fears about saying the “wrong” thing, exposing gaps in knowledge, or somehow proving they don’t belong yet. And
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A lot of people are talking right now about entering their “discipline era.” More routines. More goals. More optimization. More pressure. And honestly? I think most people are defining discipline in a way that almost guarantees burnout. Especially when it comes to building a Jewish life. In this video, we’re talking about what discipline actually
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A surprisingly large amount of anxiety in Jewish life comes down to tiny questions like: “What am I actually supposed to call G-d?” If you’ve ever worried about saying the wrong thing, sounding ignorant, or accidentally outing yourself as “new,” you are definitely not alone. In this video, we’re talking about common Jewish ways of
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