I’ve noticed that people in the orthodox community tend to call themselves “religious Jews.” I really don’t like this phrase. I’m not happy with the phrase “observant Jews” either, but I haven’t found a better replacement. (I’m open to suggestions if you have any!) And if you’re thinking of using the term “orthodox Jews” instead, […]
Adventures in Semantics: Observant v. Religious Read Post »
One common problem for the newly-observant conversion candidate is when another “orthodox Jew” doesn’t do what you’ve been taught “the law” is. Or worse, the first time you see an “orthodox Jew” drive to synagogue on Shabbat. We get so upset – “How come that person can still call himself orthodox? And why am I
Rule #42 of Orthodox Conversion: There ARE Double Standards. Get Used to It. Read Post »
Am I the only one who thinks “Jews-by-Choice” is an unnecessary term? What’s so wrong with being a “convert”? For some reason, I like it, despite not really having another religion to convert “from.” At a minimum, I don’t see what’s wrong with the term convert or why some people are so opposed to it,
Adventures in Semantics: Jew-by-Choice v. Convert Read Post »
Reason #827 You Know You’re Crazy: You’re drowning in Jewish acronyms, but eventually they begin to make sense. Some of the acronyms I’ve found to be the most common include… B”H: Baruch HaShem. Thank G-d. B”H: B’Ezrat/Ezer HaShem. Means “With G-d’s help.” Some people write this at the top of letters/emails. BS”D: B’si’ata d’shmaya. Means
Reason #827 You Know You’re Crazy: Drowning in Acronyms Read Post »