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November 29, 2021

Happy Hanukkah from the Nathans in Miami: A Slideshow, A Reminder of What The Holiday Is, and Why We Shine the Light

Happy Hanukkah from the Nathans in Miami! Slideshow: Hanukah fun and gear, and a bit on the holiday and letting the light shine in the dark

Holy Days and Life Cycle 1 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
September 24, 2021

The Wandering Jew: Being a Digital Nomad as a Hebrew, a Mexico Break, and a New Blog

Life is strange. A meandering vine of choices, chances, and changes. Welcome to The Wandering Jew, and I write from Mexico on an extended stay.

Wandering Jew 7 min read
September 6, 2021

Shana Tova: 7 Things We’re Leaving Behind in 5781 this Rosh Hashanah

It’s Rosh Hashanah, a new year! As we bring in 5782, here are some things we can do without.

Holy Days and Life Cycle 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

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Jewish Pride, The Pink Triangle, and San Francisco

Every year in San Francisco, a giant pink triangle adorns Twin Peaks over the Castro. What does it mean?

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The Jews of Spain: Back to Barcelona — A Bit Basic, and Lacking in Sites

Barcelona once had a 10% Jewish population and today, it’s stripped of most of that history. Here’s what I did find.

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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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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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