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October 31, 2022

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.

Politics, Fascism, and Antisemitism 5 min read
December 31, 2021

SHABBAT THOUGHT: All the Things Shabbat Are (and are not yet for me); Confession Time

Shabbat is a time to break free of technology and connect with ourselves and others. Now why is that so damn hard?

Shabbat Thought & Opinining 6 min read
November 10, 2021

Chanukah Shopping Guide 2: Support A Progressive Jewish Community, and Gifts from Modern Tribe

Support Nefesh of Los Angeles and Doing Jewish with some fun holiday shopping for Hanukkah!

Communities and Temples 1 min read
January 19, 2021

Flashback: MLK, Tzedakah, and Injustice (2020)

A look book to one year ago, before economic and medical injustice reached a new height in America

Social Justice, Tikkun Olam, BLM 1 min read
December 3, 2020

056 | Post-Mikvah Slumps, Lame Duck Dumps, and Pandemic Punishment: We enter the darkest months of the year

Things are beyond difficult for millions. A week from tonight, we begin to light the lights to guide us into a better chapter

Conversion Process and Personal Stories 5 min read

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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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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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