by Intern | Dec 24, 2013 | Identity, Jewish Ritual
“Why did you convert?” I have been asked this question many times before, sometimes out of deep interest and sometimes out of polite curiosity. It is a question I am never quite sure how to answer. It is, after all, a question that does not (and probably should not)...
by Intern | Dec 12, 2013 | Identity, Jewish Ritual
At 6’2”, 210-pound Avi Rosenblum has tattoos that reflect his religious faith and cultural heritage. He stands out. Some might be astounded that this typical African American football player is the adopted son of a Caucasian, Jewish couple that keep a kosher home and...
by Intern | Nov 19, 2013 | Identity, Jewish Ritual
Oklahoma City, where I live, has an amazing Jewish community. And, unfortunately, this amazing Jewish community is an expert in dealing with disaster. From the Oklahoma City bombing to the relentless wave of deadly tornadoes that have hit the area, Okie Jews (as we...
