My journey into Judaism started 40 years ago through marriage to my husband, Fred. I had no idea when I decided to convert how much the

Although my Jewish identity has always been strong, I never thought of myself as an observant, learned or spiritual Jew.  Like most I wondered –

In 2018, I completed my conversion to Judaism. Much of my 2017 and 2018 was spent researching and attending Jewish events, attempting to fill my

In the midst of the chaos of moving to a new city with my partner, I recently attended Friday evening services for the first time

I was born, raised, and have lived in the South my entire life.  Growing up Southern Jewish in the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s was an

“Remember the Sabbath Day and keep it Holy” Exodus 20:8 As a child, my sister and I had specific chores that we had to do.

When we first met, I was a new psychologist, just beginning to feel comfortable with troubled people coming to me for help. He was as

I was two and a half when my sister Lauren was born. Seven weeks early and weighing 3lbs, 10oz, she came out fighting. Everyone was

For the past four years, as a Street Outreach Specialist for Urban Ministry Center, I’ve had the opportunity to work with Charlotte’s most vulnerable, often