Conversion To Judaism

Should Jews Want Netflix’s ‘Nobody Wants This?’

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 27 Sep

"Nobody Wants This," a Netflix series featuring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, offers a complex portrayal of a Jewish-romance narrative, initially provoking with titles like "Shiksa."

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What Makes Someone Jewish?

Adventures in Jewish Studies · 10 Sep

The episode explores the complex question of Jewish identity, examining elements like lineage, religion, race, ethnicity, and connection to Israel.

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The Subtle Art of Embracing Contradictions

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 20 Jul

The article delves into the complexities of embracing contradictions in life and relationships, using the story of Richard and Danielle, a couple facing challenges due to unresolved trauma and caregiver stress.

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How an Orthodox Jewish woman became my soul sister

Moishele Alfonso in Forward · 17 Jun

Moishele Alfonso recounts the heartwarming tale of his unexpected bond with a Hasidic Jewish woman named Rivke in Miami.

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The Beauty I Found Converting to Judaism - Tehila Bollag's Story

Living Lchaim · 2 Jun

Tehila Bollag shares her journey of converting to Judaism after being born in Poland to a Christian family and later drifting away from her religion, highlighting the beauty she found in embracing Judaism.

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On the road again — except a lot more Jewish than Jack Kerouac, or T.S. Eliot for that matter

Julia M. Klein in Forward · 30 May

"Goyhood" is Reuven Fenton's debut novel following the lives of twin brothers David and Marty Belkin from adolescence in New Moab, Georgia to middle age, where their divergent paths culminate in a road trip revealing family secrets.

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What it's like to be Jewish on Campus after October 7th

Chabad.org · 28 May

The video explores Sara's journey of discovering her Judaism at Columbia University amidst a challenging environment including violent threats, gaslighting, exclusion, and betrayal after October 7th.

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How I embraced my identity as a mixed-race, British-Asian Jew

Jewish Chronicle · 23 May

Jay Prosser, in "Loving Strangers: A Camphorwood Chest, a Legacy, a Son Returns," recounts his journey of exploring his mixed-race, British-Asian Jewish identity through the treasures of his family's camphorwood chest.

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How my son’s terminal cancer inspired me to convert to Judaism

Jewish Chronicle · 3 May

When Lawrence Vincent's son Kit was diagnosed with terminal cancer, it led Lawrence on a spiritual journey to Judaism for comfort, as depicted in Kit's documentary "Red Herring."

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A Convert Searches for G-d

Chabad.org · 16 Apr

A woman shares her journey from feeling unfulfilled in Singapore to converting to Judaism, exploring the Jewish perspective on leading a purposeful life, in a video titled "A Convert Searches for G-d."

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I Didn't Find G-d in Harvard

Chabad.org · 16 Apr

A woman recounts her spiritual journey from feeling lost in Singapore and at Harvard to ultimately converting to Judaism and exploring the Jewish perspective on leading a meaningful life.

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Speaking at Miami synagogue, Argentina’s Javier Milei reveals he has Jewish heritage

Juan Melamed in JTA · 11 Apr

Argentinian politician Javier Milei, known for his support of Israel, revealed his Jewish heritage at a Miami synagogue event where he was honored as an International Ambassador of Light.

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The Jewish Sport Report: Enviable seasons for a Jewish NHL star and an almost-Jewish NBA star

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 29 Mar

Jewish NHL star Zach Hyman of the Edmonton Oilers is having a standout season, scoring a career-best 51 goals.

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Five things not to ask a Jew of color

Zerline Hughes Spruill in Forward · 28 Feb

The article discusses five questions that should be avoided when interacting with Jews of color to prevent uncomfortable or invasive conversations.

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9 reasons global superstar Kylian Mbappe should join my synagogue soccer team

Louis Keene in Forward · 15 Feb

In this humorous article, the author humorously makes a pitch for global soccer superstar Kylian Mbappe to join their synagogue soccer team.

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Saying Hamotzi Over Challah and Gumbo

Adam Daigle in New Voices · 30 Jan

In this personal reflection, the author discusses their struggle to reconcile their Jewish and Cajun identities.

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Converting to Judaism Post-10/7

Henry Wilhelm in Tablet · 23 Jan

The author of the article recounts their journey of conversion to Judaism and their growing awareness of antisemitism.

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‘I just felt this urgency’: For some, Oct. 7 fueled a renewed dedication to becoming Jewish

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 10 Jan

Since the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel, there has been a surge in interest in conversion to Judaism.

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‘House of Lev’: A former hip hop dancer and makeup artist document their new Orthodox life online

LMarkoe in Forward · 23 Nov 2023

Akiva and Chava Hart, a former hip hop dancer and makeup artist, respectively, have documented their journey of converting to Orthodox Judaism online through the House of Lev.

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Hilarious video about the bris of a convert on Rosh Hashanah

RSchaechter in Forward · 18 Sep 2023

In this hilarious episode of YidLife Crisis, Jamie Elman and Eli Batalion attend the bris of their friend Abdul, who is converting to Judaism on Rosh Hashanah.

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The Ger Tzedek of Ukraine // A conversation with Yaakov (Igor) Siniakov, who serves as a Jewish chaplain in the Ukrainian Army

Rabbi Yitzchok Frankfurter in Ami · 6 Sep 2023

Yaakov (Igor) Siniakov, a ger tzedek and Jewish chaplain in the Ukrainian Army, is interviewed by Rabbi Meir Stambler.

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Jewish sailor Bill Pinkney, first Black person to circle the globe solo, dies at 87

BCohen in Forward · 5 Sep 2023

Bill Pinkney, a Jewish sailor who became the first African American to sail around the world solo, has passed away at the age of 87.

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Jewish sailor Bill Pinkney, first Black person to circle the globe solo, dies at 87

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 5 Sep 2023

Bill Pinkney, a Jewish sailor and the first African American to sail around the world solo, passed away at the age of 87.

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Argentina’s shocking primary winner could become the country’s first Jewish president

BCohen in Forward · 16 Aug 2023

Javier Milei, a libertarian politician in Argentina, emerged as the leading vote-getter in the national primary elections.

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Jewish Father-in-Law’s Day

Marcia Friedman in Tablet · 9 Feb 2023

This article discusses the significance of the Torah portion Parshat Yitro and its connection to Jewish Father-in-Laws Day.

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