Chosen By Choice: Nellie Bowles & Bari Weiss on Living Jewishly

Join us for a captivating discussion as Nellie Bowles, a distinguished NY Times journalist, shares her remarkable journey of transformation and connection. Raised Greek-Orthodox and Episcopalian, Nellie's life took an unexpected turn when she met the love of her life, Bari Weiss, a prominent voice in the American Jewish community. Their love story opened a new chapter in Nellie's life, leading her to explore her yearning for connection and community through the lens of Judaism.
Over the past year, Nellie Bowles has been documenting her personal Jewish journey, capturing the emotions, challenges, and moments of inspiration in her deeply introspective blog, "Chosen by Choice."
Originally aired on January 13, 2022, , Bari Weiss and Nellie Bowles delved into the twists and turns of Nellie's path to Judaism, discussed the fears, joys, and missteps she encountered along the way. They shed light on the profound process of living an authentic Jewish life, while navigating the obstacles that came their way.
🗣️ Moderated by AJU's esteemed Rabbi Sherre Hirsch, this conversation promises to be an enlightening exploration of faith, love, and personal growth.
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[@rosemaryalles6043]

Best wishes to this lovely couple. 💚

[@bftime1]

I discovered Bari on Bill Maher and she so impressed me as a Jewish Women that was saying and defending the exact things I believed in regarding Israel and Jewish life. She was not afraid to come up as a proud Jew. Wonderful!

[@AFringedGentian]

My heart cannot handle how precious and beautiful the love between Nellie and Bari is. They are one of the most exemplary couples I’ve ever seen. The world needs these two.

[@kayttcreedon524]

What a wonderful Interview...Love these 2 women. What a wonderful interview. Especially in these terrible times, I love your devotion and your love for your religion and each other. I am Christian and I am my whole family, friends, community...support and love Israel and its people. All of what is happening horrifies me to my core....Stay Bless and take care

[@farrellgreenhall5069]

Thank you for sharing. You are a beautiful couple with a beautiful story.

[@joycebook7127]

What a beautiful love story. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@janclark2360]

beautiful couple with such wonderful insight....

[@joycebook7127]

What a fabulous podcast! Love IS just LOVE. Thanks for reminding me how simple it is. Happy Thanksgiving ❤

[@jackpaul3315]

Abomination is not love…

[@SuperKripke]

Just read an article where Elon Musk told these two that there were two sides to the Uighur genocide and Bowles defused the tension with a few jokes and changed the topic. Weiss never reported the conversation during the Twitter Files reporting nor did she mention that Musk is careful not to anger the Chinese because of his business there. What's the word that captures the spirit of "anti-Semitism" but applies to the Uighur people?

[@nomicucce987]

great couple. I envy them.

[@posztoka]

You two are really a sweet couple. And you know how to give the gift of love in a way, that the other feels safe emotionally, and can grow from it.. Beautiful, I say as a fellow lesbian :) Wish You all the luck

[@adamhartman3510]

Will forever love Bari but Nellie doesnt come across well here

[@pam0626]

Hot damn, Nellie has the most handsome face. The bone structure, profile, smile. You can’t stop staring at her.

[@trifinn]

Oh thanks for putting that out. I was wondering what it was about Nellie I found so compelling. It’s probably been a ticket and problem all her life.

[@Dragon-tc6ud]

It’s not anti semetic to criticize jews

[@vinnym5607]

It's a right wing grift. Most of the interview is about how they're both right wing victims.

[@NancyBorth]

You’d never know it by talking to pro-Israel Jews.

[@ungarlinski7965]

So cringe. Nellie comes across as so fake.

[@stevejones4431]

"We're victims, it's anti-Semitic to point out we fully support genocide! Now ask us softball questions and we'll be cute!"