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Conversion

Guest Post

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson

August 23, 2022

Conversion Opinion

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 […]

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Guest Post

Linda Wertheimer

February 10, 2022

Conversion Essays Interfaith Jewish + Lifestyle

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 […]

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August 4, 2017

Conversion News + Buzz TC Jew News

Jana Shortal’s Road To Judaism

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How someone not searching for faith found her way to Judaism.

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October 6, 2015

Conversion Opinion

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.

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September 16, 2014

Conversion Familyfolk Jewish + Lifestyle Opinion

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?

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May 6, 2014

Conversion Familyfolk Jewish + Lifestyle Opinion

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.

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Guest Post

Melissa Ginzburg

April 15, 2014

Conversion Familyfolk Jewish + Lifestyle Opinion

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.

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April 8, 2014

Conversion Interfaith Opinion

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.

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March 26, 2014

Conversion Opinion

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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