I Converted To Judaism, But Sometimes I Still Feel Like A Fraud
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About a year ago today, I officially became a Jew. On June 13 2021, I drove over to a temple member’s house to meet with the beit din. After an […]
Continue readingAugust 23, 2022
February 10, 2022
Overcoming Antisemitism To Find A Welcoming Community
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“Welcome to the tribe,” said the Jewish caterer, with sincerity and a big grin, as we met to discuss the food choices for my wedding reception. I had no idea […]
Continue readingAugust 4, 2017
Jana Shortal’s Road To Judaism
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How someone not searching for faith found her way to Judaism.
Continue readingOctober 6, 2015
My (Recent) Jewish Journey: Becoming Part of the Tribe
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Growing up in a fairly liberal, Catholic family, joining the Jewish community wasn’t in my life plan. But as my family became close-minded, l began to wonder what I valued and trusted.
Continue readingSeptember 16, 2014
When It Comes to Conversion, Should You Under Or Over Share?
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I’m a horrid over-sharer and I’m wondering, when it comes to conversion, is that okay, or do I need to rein it in?
Continue readingMay 6, 2014
We Are Not Immune: Judaism & Alcoholism
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I did not know how I was going to face that day. But I did know two things: 1. My husband was an alcoholic. 2. I could not live like this anymore.
Continue readingApril 15, 2014
A Convert’s Passover: Lutefisk Out Of Water
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As a convert to Judaism, there is a part of me that will always feel a bit like Lutefisk trying to be Gefilte fish. My first Passover Seder was no exception.
Continue readingApril 8, 2014
Losing Rabinowitz and Becoming Mrs. Palmer
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I got married fairly young, 25, and couldn’t wait to get rid of my birth name: Rabinowitz. In my mind, this name is overtly Jewish, and I was judged on it before people got to know me.
Continue readingMarch 26, 2014
A Shiksa At Tribefest. Or Is She?
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“And maybe it was my social anxiety, but I felt like they were all looking at me thinking, “What is this shiksa doing here?”
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