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Your People Will Be My People
Project Ruth featuring Rabbi Adam Mintz, Founder and President, Project Ruth
7 episodes
5 days ago
Your People Will Be My People is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the deeply personal and diverse experiences of Jewish conversion. Hosted by Rabbi Adam Mintz, a respected scholar and community leader, and journalist Meredith Berkman, this series brings together voices from across the Jewish world to share their stories, challenges, and triumphs
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Judaism
Religion & Spirituality
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Your People Will Be My People is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the deeply personal and diverse experiences of Jewish conversion. Hosted by Rabbi Adam Mintz, a respected scholar and community leader, and journalist Meredith Berkman, this series brings together voices from across the Jewish world to share their stories, challenges, and triumphs
Show more...
Judaism
Religion & Spirituality
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What happens when you finally find your community
Your People Will Be My People
48 minutes 15 seconds
4 months ago
What happens when you finally find your community

What happens when you fall in love and find your community.

What does it mean to convert to Judaism—not just ritually, but spiritually, emotionally, communally? In this episode, we explore the raw and revelatory journey of Sina, an Iranian-born, thinker who found family in an ultra orthodox community. From early feelings of displacement to the powerful sense of being welcomed, Sina’s story isn’t just about religion—it’s about identity, belonging, legacy, and parenting in a deeply Jewish context.

Joined by Jewish activist Meredith Berkman and hosted by Rabbi Adam Minz, this conversation dives into the unseen nuances of conversion: the invisible switch of full acceptance, the trials of davening with authenticity, and the urgency of raising a Jewish child in a world fraught with division. Sina’s thoughtful insights are woven with modern reflections and ancient wisdom—making this episode a must-listen for anyone seeking deeper understanding of faith, family, and the Jewish future.

Key Takeaways

  1. The spiritual journey into Judaism isn’t just personal—it’s deeply communal, and that community can sometimes surprise you with its warmth and rigor.
  2. Coming from a an immigrant and Persian background, Sina’s path into Judaism reveals surprising overlaps between cultures.
  3. Raising a Jewish child post-conversion reframes tradition as both a gift and a responsibility—a sacred roadmap for navigating kindness, identity, and resilience.


Timestamps

  • [00:00] The Garden, the Fruit, and the Jewish Journey
  • [03:16] Feeling Displaced—and Finding a Spark in Judaism
  • [06:49] Why the Jewish Journey Resonated So Deeply
  • [10:05] Growing up in an immigrant and Persian home
  • [15:00] What It’s Like Entering an Ultra-Orthodox Community
  • [19:54] Flipping the Switch: Being Fully Accepted After Conversion
  • [27:00] The Real Moment Sina Felt He Was Jewish
  • [29:36] How Fatherhood Reshaped His Faith Practice
  • [36:30] The Struggle to Daven with Meaning
  • [44:31] Looking Forward: Judaism’s Model for Dealing with Loss


Links

  • Project Ruth Website
  • Rabbi Adam Mintz
  • Meredith Berkman’s LinkedIn


Your People Will Be My People
Your People Will Be My People is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the deeply personal and diverse experiences of Jewish conversion. Hosted by Rabbi Adam Mintz, a respected scholar and community leader, and journalist Meredith Berkman, this series brings together voices from across the Jewish world to share their stories, challenges, and triumphs