Tag Archives: ba’al teshuva
Difficult
by David J. Glenn (Brooklyn, NY) “It’s difficult being a Jew.” Children of the many Jewish immigrants who came to America at the turn of the 20th century continually heard that lament from their parents. The complaint certainly was not … Continue reading
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Shards of Faith, Reassembled
by Van “Zev” Wallach (Stamford, CT) I wear a chai — the Jewish letter symbolizing life — around my neck. I’ve studied Hebrew and Yiddish, have visited Israel, subscribe to Jewish newspapers, and have been told I look rabbinical. In … Continue reading
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Walking a Tightrope
by Rachel BenDavid (Peduel, Israel) Those of us new to observant Judaism constantly balance following the laws as we learn them with being sensitive to the feelings of others–especially parents. In some ways it’s like walking a tightrope, always trying … Continue reading
Filed under American Jewry, Passover
