Shabbat Shalom, So, this past Tuesday we had our first intro to Judaism class and it was amazing, fun, informational, and we met a lot of really cool and interesting people also taking the class. We’re learning to read Hebrew, learning history, beliefs, and practices (much of which we know but the extra insight…
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A lot of newness going on
So, if you haven’t noticed a lot of new content has been added here since my last blog post. A new booklet on MLK and the Jews, new articles, the first piece in the review section, so much more. I have been writing a lot and working hard to add a steady stream of…
Books galore!
So, recently I acquired some new books, let’s get biblical vol I and II by Tovia Singer and the complete illustrated history of the Jewish people. Then, for the introduction to Judaism course, we purchased all of the necessary books as well, which all in all our library of Jewish learning is growing quite…
One year in and just getting started
Today marks the day (One year ago) that I’d first contacted the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, a day that in fact, changed my life forever. Yesterday we’d met with our sponsoring Rabbi Eli (a really great mensch) and talked about how things are going, really excited that we’d finally gone Kosher and for…
New stuff added and coming
If you haven’t noticed, I’ve added new stuff in each section of this website annnnnnd I’ve added a whole new section here for reviews of media and products I have personally seen/use myself. I have been exceedingly busy working on content for this site, studying all things Jewish, writing a new novel, working, etcetera……
Day after Christmas
It’s the day after Christmas and we spent the day at my mothers helping family celebrate their holiday. It was a nice time, full of food and gifts and spending time with loved ones, while it wasn’t our day, it was nice being together. Our kids grew up celebrating Yule for a few years…
A Jew at Christmas
As a Jew with a Christian mother and uncles, I honor them by going over to their house to help celebrate their holiday. I only say, “Merry Christmas,” on Christmas day because Hannukah for the Jews, Yule to Pagans, Kwanzaa for African-Americans, all fall around the same timeframe. Most of the time I say,…
New editions to this site
Shabbat Shalom! I have added a lot of new editions to this site and quite a bit of new content as well. Facebook profile pictures, new recommendations, a bunch of new articles, and much more is coming. Yesterday I couldn’t add as much new content as I’d wanted to, as we woke up to…
Starting January
Starting January 18th the intro to Judaism course begins at our synagogue, once a week from 6:00-8:00 pm for four months, and my wife and I are super excited. This is a big step in our conversion process, one of the last few in fact, and we will be officially Jews (Though I’m Ashkenazi…
Dec 9th concert
December 9th my wife and I went to the most amazing concert I’ve ever been to (and I’ve been to dozens) at an intimate venue called the Kung Fu Necktie. All Jewish performers and I’d estimate 90% or more Jewish fans from nearly all branches of the Judaic tree, 100% respect and love. We…