May Your Day NOT Be a Dumpster Fire
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When a Rabbi Crosses the Line: What’s Not Okay During Conversion
Let’s be blunt – this shouldn’t have to be said, but here we are. If you’re in the middle of the Jewish conversion process and a rabbi asks you out (or does things that feel like dating)? That’s not okay. The power imbalance in conversion is real, and it matters. You deserve safety, clarity, and
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11 Powerful Films for Yom HaShoah – Holocaust Remembrance Day
Stories That Bear Witness Yom HaShoah – Holocaust Remembrance Day – is not just about remembering history. It’s about confronting it. Feeling it. Passing it on. There are many ways to honor this day: lighting a candle, saying a name, learning something new. One powerful option is through film. Stories can shake us awake, open
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When Gatekeeping Becomes Dangerous: Sexual Harassment in the Jewish Conversion Process
“Sexual harassment and abuse can and do happen during the Jewish conversion process – and we need to talk about it.” That’s the heart of this video. It’s not just a one-off scandal or a bad-apple rabbi. It’s a systemic vulnerability created by intense power imbalances, isolation, and a gatekeeping structure where one person’s word
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Sexual Harassment in the Jewish Conversion Process: What You Need to Know
This wasn’t easy to make. I’ve been part of the Jewish community for years now, but there are some things I still carry quietly. One of them is how vulnerable conversion candidates can be – and how rarely we talk about it. Sexual harassment and abuse do happen during the Jewish conversion process. Sometimes it’s
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The Footnote That Changed My Life
The first thing that ever felt holy to me wasn’t a ritual or a rabbi – it was a footnote.If you’ve ever felt like religion was a perfection contest you were destined to fail, this story might change that. It’s about the moment I realized Judaism didn’t need me to be flawless – just honest,
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Here’s Your Passover Permission Slip
New to Pesach? Converting? Neurodivergent, disabled, or just completely overwhelmed? You don’t have to do it all. You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to start. The Pesach Without Panic guide is here to help. It’s a 54-page workbook designed for people who need real support – not guilt, not fluff, and definitely
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Dirt Isn’t Chametz.
Overwhelmed by Pesach prep? You’re not alone – but let’s get one thing straight: dirt isn’t chametz. In this video, I break down what actually needs to be cleaned (and what absolutely doesn’t), why you’re allowed to leave the couch where it is, and how bittul chametz is your halachic safety net. Ready to prep
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The Pesach Mistakes I Made (So You Don’t Have To)
Let’s normalize not getting it perfect. In this short video, I share some mistakes I made during my first Passovers – the kind that left me exhausted, anxious, or just plain confused. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. And it doesn’t have to be that hard. Want the guide I wish I had back
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