I've added a new entry to my book, Good Yumtif. Who knew?"My Conversion Story Journal" : "December 19, 2024" |
I've added a new entry to my book, Conversion is hard and confusing. Am I doing what is right, or am I a hypocrite? "My Conversion Story Journal" : "December 18, 2024" |
I've added a new entry to my book, Life can be overwhelming at time, but there's G-d. "My Conversion Story Journal" : "December 17, 2024" |
I've added a new entry to my book, I keep facing opportunities to change my mind and cancel my conversion. Again, I choose to convert. "My Conversion Story Journal" : "December 3, 2024" |
I've added a new entry to my book, I saw some horrific scenes this week and am still processing them. It's hard. The question that everyone keeps asking is if I still want to convert to Judaism. The answer is yes. "My Conversion Story Journal" : "November 20, 2024" |
I've added a new entry to my book, Life is so different that I ever thought it would be. There things I never even think to dream of becoming when we are growing up. An Orthodox Jew is one those things that I never dreamed I would be, until now. Now, that is all I want. "My Conversion Story Journal" : "October 30, 2024" |
I've added a new entry to my book, Sukkot is a holiday of eating in a hut in the back yard, in the dark, in the rain, in the cold, and with bees. Sound fun? Amazingly, it is! A very fun holiday. "My Conversion Story Journal" : "October 20, 2024" |
I've added a new entry to my book, yom Kippur, the day of atonement. It is the day the world is judged for it's actions throughout the year. How on a day like that can I feel nothing but gratefulness? I don't know, but I did."My Conversion Story Journal" : "October 13, 2024" |
I've added a new entry to my book, It's October 7th. One year ago, I sat in synagogue and listened to reports of people murdered and taken hostage. I did not know the scope of all that happened and would learn later. One year ago, I danced with strangers as we wept and sang around a Torah scroll. One year ago I did not know how life would be so different and forever changed. One year ago, I did not know that the face that I looked at with hope would die in a tunnel after 11 months of being held at gunpoint with no food, no water, no air, and in darkness. One year ago I did not know that I would trust G-d with the level of trust that I have for him today. It's October 7th today."My Conversion Story Journal" : "October 7, 2024" |
I've added a new entry to my book, Wait what? Why does something that seems simple have so many different rules and customs? What do I do now?"My Conversion Story Journal" : "September 21, 2024" |
I've added a new entry to my book, A bomb shelter artist came to speak at shul. His art was amazing. My heart continues to be filled with witnessing the love that people have towards one other. I am so blessed. "My Conversion Story Journal" : "September 14, 2024" |
I've added a new entry to my book, paying for two apartments, buying food again after a power outage, moving expenses, etc. How am I doing it? "My Conversion Story Journal" : "September 7, 2024" |
I've added a new entry to my book, Some days are just good days!"My Conversion Story Journal" : "August 25, 2024" |
I've added a new entry to my book, can't hide in a world where you were born to stand out. Or not when you are the only one in the room who eats kosher. Work problems that I never dreamed I would have in my profession. Life sure throws some curve balls."My Conversion Story Journal" : "August 19, 2024" |