The Ageism of Jewish Events
I am so tired of being told that I am too old for Jewish events. Enough with Jewish events for Continue Reading
The Lashon Hara of Saw You At Sinai Matchmaker Notes
I found out that even though my account is disabled on SYAS there are numerous matchmaker notes (probably from people Continue Reading
Struggles of Being an Ex-Muslim Jewish Convert
Being an ex-Muslim Jewish convert is hard. There are always Jews questioning if you are really Jewish and what your Continue Reading
Crown Heights Jewish Women Should Be Able To Vote In CH Jewish Elections-But They Aren’t
In Chabad Crown Heights, the Jewish community is holding elections, and women aren’t allowed to vote. Elections are being held Continue Reading
How Some Jews Make Dating Difficult
Never have I ever been so frustrated about dating as I am now. The Jewish dating scene is unbelievably tough. Continue Reading
Online Resources for Jewish Converts and Those Interested in Learning More About Judaism
This is a list of online resources for Jewish converts and those interested in learning more about Judaism. This list Continue Reading
Crown Heights Speaks Out About Recent Attacks Against Jews
by Andrea Karshan Tensions are high in Crown Heights right now. Gentrification is pushing some African-American and Jewish residents out Continue Reading
When a Crown Heights Shul Tolerates Violence, Threats and Assaults Happen
There should be no tolerance for violence at shuls or Jewish events. I have been to several shuls and Jewish Continue Reading
Should We Blame Everything on God?
I read an article in Neshamas recently where an anonymous writer claimed that “Hashem (God) doesn’t care”. Here is an Continue Reading
Think I am not Jewish.Well, Maybe You Aren’t Either!
By Andrea Karshan As a convert, I get really tired of some born Jews who scrutinize my conversion. Is the Continue Reading