When I started posting videos about Jewish conversion and the very real, very messy road of becoming Jewish, I had no idea who—if anyone—would show up. Now, somehow, there are over 1,000 of you on TikTok and over 1,000 of you on YouTube. Those numbers floor me. However you found your way here, I’m really […]
1,000 Strong: Building Jewish Lives, One Soul at a Time 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
Please excuse the mess while I migrate the website to its own domain. Some parts migrated and redirected well, some…not so well. You’re Not Crazy has served over a million readers since 2010 and continues to serve thousands of readers every month! The blog has never charged for this information, and significant cost goes into
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It’s been just over 11 years since I completed the orthodox conversion process that created this blog. What’s changed? What’s it like “on the other side”? Last month, I saw my conversion anniversary on the calendar and made a note in my planner. …And then I completely forgot about it until a week after the
Reflections 11 Years Later Read Post »
As of today, the blog is on indefinite hiatus. I may be done blogging; I don’t know. Regardless, the content already here will remain. Please refrain from emailing me, as I won’t be checking the account. After an incredibly inappropriate breach of my privacy, I think this blog has gotten out of control. This is
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 »
Well, I’m back! It’s been strange to not be blogging for the last few weeks, but the break was sorely needed (and appreciated). The break was good for me to think and really take the time to get my life re-organized. Concerning the state of conversions today, I’ve been thinking a lot about a post on
I hate to do this, but I’m going to take a couple weeks’ break from blogging. The good news is that it’s because I got a job! Even better, it’s an awesome job! But I’m having a hard time getting my schedule arranged. Too many irons in the fire, you might say: starting a new
Blog Hiatus Until April 1 Read Post »
Claudius Templesmith has two announcements for you this morning! (Mandatory nerdy reference while re-reading the Hunger Games. Sorry.) 1. I’ve added several interesting blogs to the Blogroll page linked above. Peruse and enjoy. 2. For your statistical pleasure, I’ve added a pageview counter to the upper right-hand corner of the page.
Management Update: Page Updates Read Post »
As most of you have figured out at this point, my conversion was finished a month ago. So what happens to the blog now?? My current plan is keep on doin’ what I’m already doin’. There is clearly a need for this kind of information and discussion. This isn’t going to turn into a “what
Management Update: The State of the Union Read Post »