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Why Rosh Chodesh is Linked to Women
Women's association with the new moon dates far back in history.
How to Experience God in Your Body
Jewish wisdom isn't just meant to be intellectually understood, but embodied. Here's how.
What Happens on the Day of Conversion
The particulars can vary, but typically it involves appearing before a Beit Din, immersing in a mikveh, and adopting a Hebrew name.
How I Chose My Hebrew Name
When I chose to become Jewish, I didn’t choose my Hebrew name. It sort of chose me.
Why I Converted to Judaism
My involvement with Judaism began with a Jewish boyfriend, but I ultimately converted for myself.
7 Tips For Navigating Jewish Life With Your Interfaith Family
For some converts, choosing Judaism brings with it a number of complex family challenges.
Meet the Torah’s Bold Band of Status Quo-Challenging Sisters
In this busy portion, the daughters of Zelophehad succeed in staking claim their father’s land — sort of.
Where Childbirth Gets Short Shrift
Why is birth nestled between dietary restrictions and skin diseases?
The Making of A Modern Kosher Baker
An African-American woman converts to Judaism and opens the only kosher bakery in town.
What To Expect At Synagogue Services on Saturday Morning
A guide for bar/bat mitzvah guests and other newcomers to Sabbath worship.
Conversion: A Black Jewish Can-Do Story
How one woman went from having no idea what Shabbat was to celebrating it every week.