Life Outside of the Binary
Grace (they/them) is an alum of the URJ's JewV'Nation Fellowship LGBTQ+ cohort. Our writer sat down with Grace to talk about gender and Judaism.
Conversion
A Gate in the Fence: A Non-believer’s Conversion to Judaism
Judaism is a religion, but it is also a practice. I choose to practice my Judaism by expressing my love for the Jewish people and my becoming one of them. I practice by immersing myself in Jewish wisdom and participating in the conversation of Jewish philosophy.
My People Are My People: What Israel's Supreme Court Ruling Means for Jews-by-Choice
The Jewish people have been welcoming people in for thousands of years, and this ruling takes a tremendous step forward in proving that Israel is the Jewish State for all Jews.
Questioning Identity
Being Black and Jewish has given me the strength to walk proudly. I have been asked on many occasions how I could be Jewish. I always respond to these questions because I believe that asking questions is a profound way to grow and learn.
Baking Challah is How I "Do Jewish" in a Tangible Way
Challah is one of the ways I “do” Judaism in a tangible way, my attempt at hidur mitzvah (beautifying the fulfillment of the commandment). Personalizing mitzvot is a way all of us can approach and enrich our connections to Judaism.
