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Category: Conversion Process and Personal Stories

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December 24, 2021

Repost: What Christmas Means to Me, A New Jew After Conversion

My First Christmas as a Jew was in lockdown in the pandemic epicenter: Loving Christmas doesn’t just go away when you convert

Conversion Process and Personal Stories 8 min 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
July 1, 2021

Hineni: Here I am, A Learner and Wanderer—A Jewish Tour of San Francisco

Throwback: My May 2021 experience in my new city.

Communities and Temples 6 min read
June 30, 2021

Some Blessings As Pride Month Ends: The Work and Learning Continue

Torah for pride during this and each month

Conversion Process and Personal Stories 33 sec read
May 10, 2021

New Member of the Tribe: Bi-Mia

Welcome Bi-Mia to the tribe!

Conversion Process and Personal Stories 6 sec read

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A Return to Amsterdam: Jewish Tour and A Golden Age Uncovered 🌷🇳🇱

More from The Wandering Jew: A return to a place I visited 25 years ago, and some Jewish surprises there

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Halloween Fright: The Jews Are Not Alright (Or All White), and Far-Right Celebs Are Upending Things

A lot is awry at the moment: political violence in America, white nationalists in the streets, and a general feeling of unease as 5783 kicks off with a renewed sense of dread and antisemitism. A recap of October.

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Jewish Morocco Part 4: Train from Fes to Casablanca, and Goodbye to A Gorgeous Adventure

On the final leg of my Morocco Trip: My Least Favorite City, and My Favorite Synagogue In One Place! Also inside: Our first Youtube video.

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Moroccan Adventure Chapter 3: Fes Finds, Random Hospitality, and Colorful History

More from gorgeous, incredible Morocco: My trip from the Sahara took me to Fes, my favorite spot in the country.

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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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