Searching for Direction & Purpose in Life's Sea of Opportunities
Last Friday I experienced something I hadn't in a long time: I considered calling in sick so I could finish reading my book. I typically drive in to work a bit early to take advantage of lighter traffic. I spend that extra time either writing blog posts (like this one) or reading. Friday I was… Continue reading Book Bug
This week marks my favorite Jewish holiday: Simchat Torah. For those who are not familiar with it, every year the Jewish community works its way through the five books of Moses according to a set schedule. To celebrate, a Torah scroll is completely unrolled around the inside of the sanctuary with the ends close together. As… Continue reading Favorite Holiday
Ten years ago this weekend, I converted to Judaism. When I started the year-long series of conversion classes back in 2000, I realized that what the religion taught was what I'd believed my entire life. Among the highlights for me: there is not concept of original sin (that came from the Greeks), and for forgiveness,… Continue reading Jewish Conversion Story
The first step on my path to Judaism was attending my first worship service. At that point in my Adventure Girl journey, it was important that I go alone. So on a Friday night, I went to the nearest reform synagogue, took a deep breath, and I walked in. I almost left right away because… Continue reading First Synogogue
Grown Up, Now What? 