Read more: Megillat Ruth: The Halachic Roadmap for Welcoming ConvertsAfter her friend shared with her a promising Shidduch prospect, Yael’s excitement became palpable. From what she heard, the boy has several of the qualities she was looking for: good middot, serious in his Torah learning, and intelligent. However, her enthusiasm was quickly shattered when she picked up the phone: “I’m sorry, Yael”, said her friend. He doesn’t want to go out with a convert.” Yael made a big effort to conceal her disappointment. “Thank you for trying,” she heard herself say…
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Read more: The Women of Shavuot: Torah Through the Eyes of Chutzpah GirlsEach of these women came from different times, places, and social realities…
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Read more: The Custom of Eating Dairy Foods on Shavuot…milk is a necessity and honey is a luxury…
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Megillat Ruth: The Halachic Roadmap for Welcoming Converts
After her friend shared with her a promising Shidduch prospect, Yael’s excitement became palpable. From what she heard, the boy has several of the qualities she was looking for: good middot, serious in his Torah learning, and intelligent. However, her enthusiasm was quickly shattered when she picked up the phone: “I’m sorry, Yael”, said her…
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The Women of Shavuot: Torah Through the Eyes of Chutzpah Girls
Each of these women came from different times, places, and social realities…
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The Custom of Eating Dairy Foods on Shavuot
…milk is a necessity and honey is a luxury…
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