It has really been a long time, but do not fret -- I am still here. Law school and I were fighting all semester, and law school was victorious for quite a while. I have been continuing my conversion attempt, though. My kitchen is as kosher as I can make it, and I still love keeping Shabbos. I have worn only skirts for most of the time, except when going to the gym.
Chag sameach!
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For those who celebrate, have a chag Shavuot kosher v'samech!
I will not be back online until Tuesday night.
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int...
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ou...
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Faces
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Our faces reflect who we are and what we’ve experienced. Someone who has
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trusti...
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Cross-posted from my new column on Patheos, where I will be writing a
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Hazak Hazak v'Nitkhazeik
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Enjoy this week's offering, fresh from our dear friend Yoni. A fan favorite
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