Not all Jewish advice online is created equal. The internet is full of Jewish advice, and not all of it is helpful. This post walks through common red flags to watch for when you’re learning about Jewish life online, especially if you’re converting or building Jewish practice from scratch. These aren’t abstract concerns. Bad advice […]
Not All Jewish Advice Is Good Advice – 6 Red Flags Read Post »
What No One Tells You After You Convert to Judaism, Part 2 Last week in Part 1 of this series, we talked about the emotional side of Jewish conversion — the overthinking, the comparison, and the pressure to prove yourself. This week, we’re getting real about what happens after those emotions settle. Because once the
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Every year as the High Holidays approach, we talk about reflection, forgiveness, and teshuva (repentance). But here’s the thing: most of us are apologizing wrong. We think a quick “sorry” is enough—but Judaism says, not even close. In this season leading up to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, Jewish tradition gives us a clear path
Why Hashem Can’t Forgive You (Until You Do This) – How to Apologize Like a Jew Read Post »
When I started my Jewish journey, nobody told me that the biggest costs wouldn’t be the obvious ones. Sure, I expected to pay for books, classes, maybe some ritual items. But what blindsided me were the hidden costs—the unpaid time off for holidays, the career shifts, the synagogue memberships, even the emotional toll of burnout.
Is Converting to Judaism More Expensive Than You Think? | Conversion on a Budget Part 3 Read Post »
When most people think about the cost of converting to Judaism, they picture the big-ticket items: classes, ritual items, maybe a fee for the beit din. But for many of us, the real sticker shock comes from somewhere else entirely — the constant trickle of small purchases that never seem to end. Books, kitchen tools,
The Sneaky Costs of Converting to Judaism | Conversion on a Budget Part 2 Read Post »
Some Jewish moments are big and obvious — holidays, life cycle events, milestones you can see coming from a mile away. Others sneak up on you: the first time you light Shabbat candles on time, the first day back to class, the first time you feel truly at home in your Jewish community. This is
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
Back to School as a Jew? Here’s What No One Tells You | Jewish Back-to-School Part 1 Read Post »
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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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
Jewish Conversion Candidates (and All Seekers) Are Not a Burden Read Post »
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
Where to Find Real Support During Jewish Conversion Read Post »