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Month: October 2021

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October 29, 2021

Shabbat Shalom: Remembering Tree of Life in Pittsburgh 3 Years On, And What We Can Learn From Día De Los Muertos

Three years ago in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Shabbat and in the security of their synagogue, 11 members of the Tree of Life community lost their lives. We must do better in how we react.

Communities and Temples 3 min read
October 22, 2021

Hanukkah Approaches! Get the best gear here with our shopping guide for those 8 Crazy Nights ✡?

Y’all there’s only 37 days until Chanukkah starts, and it’s super early this year. Here’s some shopping fun, and you can support this site as you do it!

Holy Days and Life Cycle 40 sec read
October 18, 2021

One Trip Around the Sun: Mikveh Marker and Reflection in the Waters

A year ago* this month, I joined the Jewish people. I highly recommend it.

Conversion Process and Personal Stories 2 min read
October 15, 2021

That Gay, Jewish, Digital Nomad Life, Jewish Identity in Mexico, and a little history of Mexican Jews

Jews have been in Mexico a long time. I know, right? But Jews have lived in nearly every corner of the globe, often seeking refuge from persecution, famine, and poverty. Here is no different, and here’s my thoughts and experiences so far after a month in central Mexico.

Wandering Jew 6 min read

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Bobby Apperson

Bobby Apperson

Bobby Apperson is a musician, writer, songwriter, piano & voice coach, and bon vivant living in Los Angeles, Calif. He is currently blogging about his conversion to Judaism and all that entails (and what he doesn't yet know that it entails).

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