My Unexpected Journey to Judaism in Israel
A Memoir Blog on Identity, Belonging, and Cultural Transformation
Welcome. This blog grew out of a memoir I am currently querying. It follows my journey from outsiderto finding belonging in Jewish life in Israel through experience, community, and everyday life.
The Spoiler: God had nothing to do with it... or did He?
What You’ll Find Here
This isn’t a religious guide or a conversion manual. It is a personal collection of stories that shifts and grows with the moment. I write about:
Identity & Belonging
The shift from outsider to finding a sense of place.
Life in Israel
Beyond the postcards—the reality of the everyday.
The Writing Life
The path from first drafts to querying a memoir.
Family & Roots
From estrangement to the evolving meaning of home.
Featured Stories
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The Big Question | Why I Converted: It’s Not About Religion
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The Community | Three Very Different Conversion Stories
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The Roots | Where I Come From: Family & Estrangement
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The Writing Life | From Soul-Searching to the Waiting Game
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