Imposter syndrome during the Jewish conversion process isn’t just about feeling insecure – it’s about living inside a system that constantly makes you prove yourself. You’re asked to show your sincerity, your growth, your commitment – while navigating a whole world of unspoken rules. And somehow, if you mess up? It’s on you. This video […]
You’re Not Broken: Imposter Syndrome and the Jewish Conversion Process Read Post »
I thought stepping into Judaism would feel like a spiritual high. What it actually felt like? Googling obscure halachic terms at 1am and second-guessing every social interaction. Conversion is meaningful – but it’s also messy, awkward, and full of invisible rules no one hands you a guide to. If you’ve been there too, you’re not
Jewish Conversion: What I Thought vs. Reality Read Post »
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
When a Rabbi Crosses the Line: What’s Not Okay During Conversion Read Post »
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
11 Powerful Films for Yom HaShoah – Holocaust Remembrance Day Read Post »
“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
When Gatekeeping Becomes Dangerous: Sexual Harassment in the Jewish Conversion Process Read Post »
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
Sexual Harassment in the Jewish Conversion Process: What You Need to Know Read Post »
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,
The Footnote That Changed My Life Read Post »
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
Here’s Your Passover Permission Slip Read Post »