About Kylie Jane Wakefield
Becoming Jewish: Going Home
Going back to my hometown and realizing it’s full of vibrant Jewish life is one of the best feelings I’ve ever experienced. Read More
Becoming Jewish: Insomniac’s Shabbat
Coming to grips with some of the harder aspects of becoming Jewish (or any religion for that matter). Read More
Becoming Jewish: England, Baby Steps, And Being An Outsider
A trip to England solidifies how hard it is to be a practicing Jew once you officially become one. Read More
Lacey Schwartz Gets Outside The Box
Lacey Schwartz had been led by her family to believe that her parents were both white Jews, but her dark skin color told a different story. Read More
Chanukah Comedy Night
Admission is $10 (optional donations of $36) Free beer courtesy of Sixpoint. All the ticket money and donations go towards helping fix up our beautiful shul. The show is featuring: Danny Lobell (Comical Radio), Nick Vatterott (Late Night with Jimmy … Read More
Becoming Jewish: Goodbye High Holidays, Hello Hanukkah Donut Countdown
This was my first Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot. Once we’re back at Hanukkah, I will have celebrated (or observed) all the holidays. Read More
Comedy Benefit Show
On Monday, Oct. 10th, from 8-10 p.m., Danny Lobell is throwing a benefit comedy show at Stand Up NY for his good friend, Etta Malkah, a 32-year-old Jewish writer with a life-threatening disease, polychondritis. The acts include: Todd Barry (Flight … Read More
Becoming Jewish: First High Holidays
I was incredibly moved by Rosh Hashanah. It’s a beautiful and exciting holiday and I had a great first experience. My faith in the conversion is definitely back in full swing. I can only hope that it keeps getting better from here on out. Read More
Becoming Jewish: Conversion Can Be Lonely
All I want is that warm, happy feeling back. I’d love to wake up tomorrow and see all these feelings vanish, but right now I’m worn out. Read More