Conversion Process and Personal Stories – Doing Jewish

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

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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 3 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 7 min read

June 30, 2021

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

Torah for pride during this and each month

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May 10, 2021

New Member of the Tribe: Bi-Mia

Welcome Bi-Mia to the tribe!

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Who Are the Jews?

People, Tribe, Nation, & Ethnicity: What does it mean? People love to insist that Jews are a religion; we are not, and that isn’t an innocent misconception; it’s designed to diminish us.

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March Mad Mensch: Month in Review

Yup, this is late! Spring is here, and March was a mad dash: ADL Never is Now conference, lots of events, JVP watch at Hamas rallies, and more.

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February Mad Mensch: Month in Review

So much happened in such little time. Inside: The Bibas family. Hostages come home. JVP Watch. ProSemitic. JudeaPedia. And more

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January Mad Mensch: Month in Review

So much happened in such little time. Inside: Hostages come home. JVP Watch. ProSemitic. JudeaPedia. And more

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