Conversion

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Jews of Color

Funny, You Don’t Look...

Miguel L. Salazar
 September 13, 2023
"What are you?" was a question I was often asked in New York City. At first, I did not understand. Having grown up in San Antonio, Texas during the Jim Crow era, there was no doubt in my mind. During Jim Crow, Americans were defined by their skin color. I was not Black, but neither was I white. Therefore, I reasoned, I must be Mexican.
Josh Rodriguez and his wife Laurie taking a selfie in front of their house
Jewish Rituals and Symbols

Crossing Over

Josh Rodriguez
 May 9, 2023
I’m feeling very peaceful today. I went to the mikvah this morning. I was a little nervous, just because official rites of passage can be a little scary. But I knew everyone was going to be super nice and supportive (and they were!).
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Conversion

Discovering My Family’s Hidden Treasure

Crystal Hill
 February 15, 2023
My grandmother once told me about her father's family, and we bonded over learning about one of our most famous ancestors, Mary, Queen of Scots. Years later, I did some genealogical research while on maternity leave to keep my mind sharp and give me something to focus on outside the realm of taking care of a newborn.