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Conversion Essay Questions & Responses
A look into essay questions produced for Jewish conversion applicant, Meorah Ha-Me'ir along with her responses. Submitted on March 24, 2020 and approved by beit din on March 26, 2020 (1 Nisan 5780).
“Are you Jewish?”
Grappling with this question for over a decade, Meorah Ha-Me’ir, Founder & Creative Director of BARA Worldwide, shares why she rejects being called a “Jew-by-Choice.”
What’s in a name?—a whole lot, according to Judaism!
How I chose my new name and finally felt like “me.” Though I will always be Soohye, my English name (Grace) never quite captured my essence. While we’re here on earth, names do matter- and ancient Jewish wisdom has a whole lot to say about it!