If your holiday didn’t go the way you hoped, you’re not alone – and you didn’t do it wrong. There’s a quiet moment after many holidays where the energy drops and the self-criticism kicks in. What you forgot, what didn’t happen, what didn’t feel meaningful enough. It can spiral quickly. But Jewish life isn’t built […]
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There’s a strange in-between place that so many conversion candidates find themselves in. You’re learning, showing up, trying your best – and yet, you still feel like you have to prove it. To rabbis. To community. To yourself. But Jewish life isn’t built on performance. It’s built on presence. In this simple practice, we take
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The first time I tried to observe Shavuot, I felt completely overwhelmed. Cheesecake. All-night learning. Expectations I didn’t understand because in some ways, this holiday seemed suspiciously too easy. So few halachic requirements… but lots of customs. And a lot of pressure to “do it right.” If you’re new to Shavuot – or Jewish holidays
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Jewish practice isn’t all rainbows and unicorns. Sometimes? It just plain sucks.And if you’re converting to Judaism, or navigating Jewish life with a disability or neurodivergence, that truth matters more than ever. Take Passover, for example. I’m autistic. None of my safe foods are kosher for Pesach, matzah destroys my stomach, and by day four
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How do Jews pronounce Chana / Hana / Hannah?? This is part of a new series – How to Speak “Jewish”! Share in the comments your ideas and/or needs down in the comments! Which words or phrases trip you up? Chana חַנָּה is a very common Hebrew name for Jewish girls and women, both in
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How do Jews pronounce Rivka in Hebrew and/or Yiddish?? This is part of a new series – How to Speak “Jewish”! Share in the comments your ideas and/or needs down in the comments! Which words or phrases trip you up? Rivka רִבְקָה is a very common Jewish/Hebrew name in both Israel and the Jewish diaspora.
How to Pronounce Rivka / Rifka in Hebrew Read Post »
How do Jews pronounce the name Chava (aka Eve) in Hebrew and/or Yiddish?? This is part of a new series – How to Speak “Jewish”! Share in the comments your ideas and/or needs down in the comments! Which words or phrases trip you up? Hava חַוָּה is the name Eve in English and is the
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How do Jews pronounce the name Abraham / Avraham?? This is part of a new series – How to Speak “Jewish”! Share in the comments your ideas and/or needs down in the comments! Which words or phrases trip you up? In Hebrew, Abraham becomes Avraham אַבְרָהָם. The b and v are sibling sounds and are
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How do Jews pronounce Sarah in Hebrew and/or Yiddish?? This is part of a new series – How to Speak “Jewish”! Share in the comments your ideas and/or needs down in the comments! Which words or phrases trip you up? Sara שָׂרָה is generally believed to mean “princess” but can also mean noblewoman or lady.
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How do Jews say “amen”?? This is part of a new series – How to Speak “Jewish”! Share in the comments your ideas and/or needs down in the comments! Which words or phrases trip you up? Amen אָמֵן means verily or truly, and is derived from the Hebrew word aman אָמַן, which means to confirm
How to Pronounce Amen / Amein in Hebrew Read Post »