<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:georss="http://www.georss.org/georss" xmlns:geo="http://www.w3.org/2003/01/geo/wgs84_pos#" > <channel> <title>Building a Jewish Life</title> <atom:link href="https://buildingajewishlife.com/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://buildingajewishlife.com</link> <description>Becoming Jewish Without Questioning Your Sanity</description> <lastBuildDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 01:00:57 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7</generator> <image> <url>https://i0.wp.com/buildingajewishlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-BAJL-House-Logo-500x500-1.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1</url> <title>Building a Jewish Life</title> <link>https://buildingajewishlife.com</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <site xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">100902985</site> <item> <title>Imposter Syndrome in Jewish Conversion</title> <link>https://buildingajewishlife.com/2024/11/imposter-syndrome-in-jewish-conversion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=imposter-syndrome-in-jewish-conversion&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=imposter-syndrome-in-jewish-conversion</link> <comments>https://buildingajewishlife.com/2024/11/imposter-syndrome-in-jewish-conversion/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kochava Yocheved]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 01:00:55 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[stereotypes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[converts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[good advice]]></category> <category><![CDATA[brachot]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Conversion]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://buildingajewishlife.com/?p=2994</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Imposter Syndrome is a term that many of us are familiar with nowadays, at least in the workplace. It’s the sneaky terrible feeling that “everyone else” has it figured out except you and you’re going to mess up and they’re all going to know you’re an imposter. The feeling of being a fraud, of not […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://buildingajewishlife.com/2024/11/imposter-syndrome-in-jewish-conversion/">Imposter Syndrome in Jewish Conversion</a> first appeared on <a href="https://buildingajewishlife.com">Building a Jewish Life</a>.</p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://buildingajewishlife.com/2024/11/imposter-syndrome-in-jewish-conversion/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">2994</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Can Politics Ruin Your Jewish Conversion?</title> <link>https://buildingajewishlife.com/2024/11/can-politics-ruin-your-jewish-conversion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=can-politics-ruin-your-jewish-conversion&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=can-politics-ruin-your-jewish-conversion</link> <comments>https://buildingajewishlife.com/2024/11/can-politics-ruin-your-jewish-conversion/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kochava Yocheved]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:50:23 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[mentors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rabbis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[beit din]]></category> <category><![CDATA[BTs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[money]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pop culture]]></category> <category><![CDATA[video]]></category> <category><![CDATA[non-orthodox converts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[news]]></category> <category><![CDATA[orthodox]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Israel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[stereotypes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[good advice]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Conversion]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Lifestyle]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://buildingajewishlife.com/?p=2978</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Do your politics matter while converting to Judaism? No!  (Yes, of course they do.) Should you be open about your politics while converting? Only you can answer that, but let’s give you some useful information to make that decision. Disclaimers! Lawyers love disclaimers, and I’m no exception. I’ve been a part of and visited more […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://buildingajewishlife.com/2024/11/can-politics-ruin-your-jewish-conversion/">Can Politics Ruin Your Jewish Conversion?</a> first appeared on <a href="https://buildingajewishlife.com">Building a Jewish Life</a>.</p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://buildingajewishlife.com/2024/11/can-politics-ruin-your-jewish-conversion/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">2978</post-id> </item> <item> <title>The Easiest Way to Prepare and Host Shabbat Meals</title> <link>https://buildingajewishlife.com/2024/11/the-easiest-way-to-prepare-and-host-shabbat-meals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-easiest-way-to-prepare-and-host-shabbat-meals&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-easiest-way-to-prepare-and-host-shabbat-meals</link> <comments>https://buildingajewishlife.com/2024/11/the-easiest-way-to-prepare-and-host-shabbat-meals/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kochava Yocheved]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 03 Nov 2024 21:18:53 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[good advice]]></category> <category><![CDATA[food]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Shabbat & Holidays]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Shabbat]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Yom Tov]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Vegetarian / Vegan]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://buildingajewishlife.com/?p=2973</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Hosting Shabbat meals can be stressful. Even cooking for yourself or your family can be hard! No one has enough time or energy for the Shabbat meals of their dreams.  So here’s my best tip: the “bar” concept – a versatile and practical solution for your Shabbos meals! (Keep reading for my easiest go-to Shabbat […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://buildingajewishlife.com/2024/11/the-easiest-way-to-prepare-and-host-shabbat-meals/">The Easiest Way to Prepare and Host Shabbat Meals</a> first appeared on <a href="https://buildingajewishlife.com">Building a Jewish Life</a>.</p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://buildingajewishlife.com/2024/11/the-easiest-way-to-prepare-and-host-shabbat-meals/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">2973</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Surprisingly “Jewish” Books</title> <link>https://buildingajewishlife.com/2024/09/surprisingly-jewish-books/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=surprisingly-jewish-books&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=surprisingly-jewish-books</link> <comments>https://buildingajewishlife.com/2024/09/surprisingly-jewish-books/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kochava Yocheved]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 22 Sep 2024 22:50:38 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[books]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://buildingajewishlife.com/?p=2919</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Which book most surprised you with how “Jewish” it was? 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I thought it was “just” a book about disability (as I’m dealing […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://buildingajewishlife.com/2024/09/surprisingly-jewish-books/">Surprisingly “Jewish” Books</a> first appeared on <a href="https://buildingajewishlife.com">Building a Jewish Life</a>.</p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://buildingajewishlife.com/2024/09/surprisingly-jewish-books/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">2919</post-id> </item> <item> <title>How to Pronounce Shachar / Shahar / Dawn in Hebrew</title> <link>https://buildingajewishlife.com/2023/12/how-to-pronounce-shachar-shahar-dawn-in-hebrew/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-pronounce-shachar-shahar-dawn-in-hebrew&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-pronounce-shachar-shahar-dawn-in-hebrew</link> <comments>https://buildingajewishlife.com/2023/12/how-to-pronounce-shachar-shahar-dawn-in-hebrew/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kochava Yocheved]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 21:16:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://buildingajewishlife.com/?p=2562</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>How do you pronounce the gender-neutral Hebrew name Shachar (aka Dawn)?? This is part of a new series – How to Speak “Jewish”! Share in the comments your ideas and/or needs down in the comments! Which words or phrases trip you up? Shachar שַׁחַר means “dawn” and is the root of a Jewish word you […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://buildingajewishlife.com/2023/12/how-to-pronounce-shachar-shahar-dawn-in-hebrew/">How to Pronounce Shachar / Shahar / Dawn in Hebrew</a> first appeared on <a href="https://buildingajewishlife.com">Building a Jewish Life</a>.</p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://buildingajewishlife.com/2023/12/how-to-pronounce-shachar-shahar-dawn-in-hebrew/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">2562</post-id> </item> <item> <title>How to Pronounce Chana / Hannah in Hebrew?</title> <link>https://buildingajewishlife.com/2023/12/how-to-pronounce-chana-hannah-in-hebrew/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-pronounce-chana-hannah-in-hebrew&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-pronounce-chana-hannah-in-hebrew</link> <comments>https://buildingajewishlife.com/2023/12/how-to-pronounce-chana-hannah-in-hebrew/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kochava Yocheved]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 10 Dec 2023 18:11:38 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://buildingajewishlife.com/?p=2559</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>How do Jews pronounce Chana / Hana / Hannah?? This is part of a new series – How to Speak “Jewish”! Share in the comments your ideas and/or needs down in the comments! Which words or phrases trip you up? Chana חַנָּה is a very common Hebrew name for Jewish girls and women, both in […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://buildingajewishlife.com/2023/12/how-to-pronounce-chana-hannah-in-hebrew/">How to Pronounce Chana / Hannah in Hebrew?</a> first appeared on <a href="https://buildingajewishlife.com">Building a Jewish Life</a>.</p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://buildingajewishlife.com/2023/12/how-to-pronounce-chana-hannah-in-hebrew/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">2559</post-id> </item> <item> <title>How to Pronounce Rivka / Rifka in Hebrew</title> <link>https://buildingajewishlife.com/2023/12/how-to-pronounce-rivka-rifka-in-hebrew/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-pronounce-rivka-rifka-in-hebrew&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-pronounce-rivka-rifka-in-hebrew</link> <comments>https://buildingajewishlife.com/2023/12/how-to-pronounce-rivka-rifka-in-hebrew/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kochava Yocheved]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 18:09:10 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://buildingajewishlife.com/?p=2557</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>How do Jews pronounce Rivka in Hebrew and/or Yiddish?? This is part of a new series – How to Speak “Jewish”! Share in the comments your ideas and/or needs down in the comments! Which words or phrases trip you up? Rivka רִבְקָה is a very common Jewish/Hebrew name in both Israel and the Jewish diaspora. […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://buildingajewishlife.com/2023/12/how-to-pronounce-rivka-rifka-in-hebrew/">How to Pronounce Rivka / Rifka in Hebrew</a> first appeared on <a href="https://buildingajewishlife.com">Building a Jewish Life</a>.</p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://buildingajewishlife.com/2023/12/how-to-pronounce-rivka-rifka-in-hebrew/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">2557</post-id> </item> <item> <title>How to Pronounce Chava / Hava / Eve in Hebrew</title> <link>https://buildingajewishlife.com/2023/12/how-to-pronounce-chava-hava-in-hebrew/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-pronounce-chava-hava-in-hebrew&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-pronounce-chava-hava-in-hebrew</link> <comments>https://buildingajewishlife.com/2023/12/how-to-pronounce-chava-hava-in-hebrew/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kochava Yocheved]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 21:06:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://buildingajewishlife.com/?p=2555</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>How do Jews pronounce the name Chava (aka Eve) in Hebrew and/or Yiddish?? This is part of a new series – How to Speak “Jewish”! Share in the comments your ideas and/or needs down in the comments! Which words or phrases trip you up? Hava חַוָּה is the name Eve in English and is the […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://buildingajewishlife.com/2023/12/how-to-pronounce-chava-hava-in-hebrew/">How to Pronounce Chava / Hava / Eve in Hebrew</a> first appeared on <a href="https://buildingajewishlife.com">Building a Jewish Life</a>.</p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://buildingajewishlife.com/2023/12/how-to-pronounce-chava-hava-in-hebrew/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">2555</post-id> </item> <item> <title>How to Pronounce Avraham / Abraham in Hebrew</title> <link>https://buildingajewishlife.com/2023/12/how-to-pronounce-avraham-abraham-in-hebrew/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-pronounce-avraham-abraham-in-hebrew&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-pronounce-avraham-abraham-in-hebrew</link> <comments>https://buildingajewishlife.com/2023/12/how-to-pronounce-avraham-abraham-in-hebrew/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kochava Yocheved]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2023 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://buildingajewishlife.com/?p=2551</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>How do Jews pronounce the name Abraham / Avraham?? This is part of a new series – How to Speak “Jewish”! Share in the comments your ideas and/or needs down in the comments! Which words or phrases trip you up? In Hebrew, Abraham becomes Avraham אַבְרָהָם. The b and v are sibling sounds and are […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://buildingajewishlife.com/2023/12/how-to-pronounce-avraham-abraham-in-hebrew/">How to Pronounce Avraham / Abraham in Hebrew</a> first appeared on <a href="https://buildingajewishlife.com">Building a Jewish Life</a>.</p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://buildingajewishlife.com/2023/12/how-to-pronounce-avraham-abraham-in-hebrew/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">2551</post-id> </item> <item> <title>How to Pronounce Sarah in Hebrew</title> <link>https://buildingajewishlife.com/2023/12/how-to-pronounce-sarah-in-hebrew/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-pronounce-sarah-in-hebrew&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-pronounce-sarah-in-hebrew</link> <comments>https://buildingajewishlife.com/2023/12/how-to-pronounce-sarah-in-hebrew/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kochava Yocheved]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 03 Dec 2023 17:58:31 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://buildingajewishlife.com/?p=2549</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>How do Jews pronounce Sarah in Hebrew and/or Yiddish?? This is part of a new series – How to Speak “Jewish”! Share in the comments your ideas and/or needs down in the comments! Which words or phrases trip you up? Sara שָׂרָה is generally believed to mean “princess” but can also mean noblewoman or lady. […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://buildingajewishlife.com/2023/12/how-to-pronounce-sarah-in-hebrew/">How to Pronounce Sarah in Hebrew</a> first appeared on <a href="https://buildingajewishlife.com">Building a Jewish Life</a>.</p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://buildingajewishlife.com/2023/12/how-to-pronounce-sarah-in-hebrew/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">2549</post-id> </item> </channel> </rss>