Kassy Akiva | My improbable journey to Judaism

[@lifewithliz4131]

I am a Jewish woman now living in Bedford, New Hampshire … born and raised in the Baptist Bible Belt of West Texas to two Jewish Parents… basically no Jewish education until Oct 7th knocked me over!!! Been attending classes and my local Chabad Shabbats and events ever since !! Love you and your podcasts!! Keep up the great work!! 👏🏼❤️ Am Yisrael Chai!! 🙏🏼🇳🇮🙏🏼

[@avnertzur655]

@@lifewithliz4131 Welcome home!

[@NaomiReid-g3s]

I am watching from Jerusalem... Story is amazing!! We also converted from being cristian to Jewish and it was the best thing we've ever done!! But It's a hard process. But... No struggle, no gain. Being Jewish is the best!!!❤️😄❤️ My mom tells our story every week and keeps our amazing guests entertained all Shabbos long ❤️ People ask: What is your favorite Mitzvah? Answer: none... I love them all!

[@cl5631]

Midwood, Flatbush! Met Cassie and Her husband at my kids house in Boston!! They are amazing people, so inspiring!! So glad she got to tell her story! Her husband has an amazing story as well!

[@Sara1818cvv]

Watching From South Africa! Thank you so much for all the INCREDIBLE work you do! Bringing so much VERY important awareness to the frum community!! Keep doing what you doing!

[@elhanu2024]

Watching from Dublin, Ireland 😊 Also converted from Christianity to Judaism.🎉❤

[@ש.ט.דהבאי]

I watch from Jerusalem, the holy city. An amazing and very empowering story these days, God bless you!

[@samgilbert5684]

Commenting from Florida. I love Kassy and have been following her for years. She has incredible moral clarity

[@11rubina]

Shalom! Watching from Pune, India! My great grandfather came here from Eretz Hakodesh!

[@Getlkasper]

I am watching your podcasts from my lonely apartment in Manhattan New York as I pack for my move to Austin Texas! My dear departed husband of 20 years is not going with me (the old plan for retirement) but I am happy to honor his memory in so many ways! So it’s an odd answer to your opening question! Regards Keep up the good work Getl Leia KasperKaplan

[@김지섭-v5g]

jude

[@rosebakhash4387]

So interesting! ברכה והצלחה! From Givat Z'ev , Israel

[@SandersNY]

Gavriel Sanders here - watching from Rechov Yaffo in Yerushalayim. Amazing stories keep pouring out of MP!

[@MiriamLiazadeh]

I'm watching from Brooklyn, NY. Thank you for this wonderful interview! Kassy is an incredible woman, and I really enjoyed this episode and learned so much from her story.

[@Rachelmsw12]

Watching from Monsey NY. Thank you Nachi for the weekly inspiration and getting to meet such interesting and fascinating people from my home!! Makes it easier that I can't get out much.

[@Nonono351]

Wonderful discussion! Thank you, Kassy, for all you do!

[@sarahvishevnik5940]

Watching from Dallas Texas! My husband and his whole family converted when he was 11 and I recently went with my good friend to the mikva for her geirut. Big fan of kassy since the LoCo days and I lived hearing her story!

[@HillelFriedler]

Im commenting from Sydney Australia. Sending love, great episode ❤

[@nechihirsch5528]

Watching from Lakewood NJ. Love this podcast

[@daviel1005]

Shavua Tov and thanks for another great episode. Watching from Bahrain.

[@yogeshbansal1407]

watching from Ireland.

[@raziskovanjeduse]

Watching from Slovenia, Europe.🤗

[@josephfeldman1891]

Watching from Short Hills New Jersey; I have been following Kassy's career as a journalist for few years (prior to her conversion): I have the ultimate respect for her--obviously made a difficult life choice--we welcome her as part of Ka'l Yisroel

[@chayaamar4508]

Im watching from Monsey, NY. This podcast was really incredible! How Kassy was able to accomplish so much considering what a difficult childhood she had is really something!!! Your determination and resilience to follow what you felt was right which led to your conversation is so incredibly inspiring! Keep up the great work!! ❤

[@liveinisrael]

I'm watching from Yerushalayim. Devorah Rut, I'm so proud of you! Rbzn Pavlov

[@alinalatysheva6514]

Watching from Queens, NY . What a beautiful and inspiring story. So powerful and meaningful. Thank you for being so open and sharing your story with others!!

[@elaudismendez3161]

Kassy, you are beyond inspiring, brave and brilliant. You overcame so much and were determined to be different and to succeed. I wish you a long healthy life so you can keep sharing your fascinating story 😊

[@talidines2538]

Watching from Chile 🇨🇱 Love MPP 💕

[@elaudismendez3161]

I am watching from Ridgefield Park, NJ. I love watching/listening to inspiring stories of amazing people!

[@hayatzouhir4220]

Im watching your programme .im watching from STRASBOURG France

[@AtaraAlkaslassy]

Watching from good old Monsey, NY ❤ Such an inspiration!! A lot for us FFB to learn from 💗

[@shainarosenberg8661]

We're watching from Melbourne Australia

[@loveyoutonz]

Watching from Brooklyn NY. Thanks for this awesome episode! 👍❤️

[@GavinMarsden]

Thank you for your amazing show.Shavua Tov.Cape Town South Africa

[@user-xz7wm4po7g]

Watching from Lakewood!! Love your podcasts!! Amazing story!!

[@Melopoeta]

Commenting from Argentina 🇦🇷

[@tjb70]

Shalom! I'm watching from Daegu, S. Korea.

[@김지섭-v5g]

jude

[@sharonfrier9795]

Watching from South Florida. Such a great episode! 😊

[@naomieisen8151]

THIS IS A AMAZING PODCAST!! watching from ny!

[@drmarkeisem]

Yes

[@drmarkeisem]

❤

[@Shosh_123]

Agreed! Such a moving and meaningful podcast

[@EstherEnglard]

Meaningful People. Always a winner. Always so meaningful. Thank You!! And best regards from Brooklyn, NY!!!

[@solabrahams8803]

Watching from New Zealand!

[@SH-yo6em]

I'm watching from Cleveland, Ohio! ❤❤

[@Dina-es6vi]

I’m commenting from North Carolina! 💗 Kassy my heart danced as you spoke about your first time at the Kotel on a Friday night and how you danced! I will never forget my own similar experience but I was on a Messianic Christian tour and Hashem grabbed me by my heart and stole my breath! Christian no more! Nothing compares to the Torah! The Simcha was so palpable I joined in dancing even though I didn’t know the steps! That was 2years ago and my life has changed forever! Back home Hashem continued to work on my heart and a few others in my Saturday assembly group. The assembly group split after we saw the need to connect with Hashem without a demigod. I am a Noahide now and I would convert but a rabbi’s advice is don’t cause a divorce as my husband is a-religious! I too understand the rigors of poverty and alcohol abuse by parents. It makes us stronger! May Hashem bless you and keep you and your family shielded from all evil!🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@shmulyitzkowitz6479]

You blew me away as a ffb to hear your journey is just out of this world

[@Thetruth613]

I'm watching from the UAE 🇦🇪 (I'm Jewish btw😉)

[@ary-shalom8356]

Hi! I’m planning on going to the UAE for a couple of months. Where in the UAE I can find a Chabad Shul/community?

[@Thetruth613]

@ary-shalom8356 hi! That's great! The UAE is an amazing place!!! You can find chabad mainly in Dubai....I'm not sure the address...

[@Sara.sari.sarita]

Kassy, you are such an inspiration. Your childhood was painful and complicated and you could have ended up the same way as your mom. You turned your life around in an incredible way.

[@eyeslikelens]

Watching from Los Angeles (bh our area is not affected by the fires but we are praying for the situation to be over). Loved hearing Kassy’s story 🙏🏼

[@chodeshadar18]

I'm watching you guys from Oak Park, Michigan, and Kassy, your life story is very inspiring and encouraging for me, and I'm old enough to be your Grandfather! You kids today are so chill and you'll bring Moshiach I'm sure!

[@shimmywachtel35]

Watching from Jerusalem!!

[@baruchgoldberg607]

Watching from Brooklyn New York I wouldnt miss an episode!! You guys are great!

[@iloveevrywn]

Watching from Houston, TX. My husband and in laws lived in middle of nowhere mexico and had Never heard of jews before and the parents and 5 kids all converted.

[@daphnetorres2602]

I’m from Houston but now live in Isreal

[@aryehminkin3804]

I’m in Houston too!

[@yitzchaklevine2902]

Family from Houston mom converted to. Living in Northern Israel

[@shaneem.3186]

Watching from Pennsylvania!

[@DoraTheExplorer-n5n]

Monsey, NY, USA I loved this episode Great episode as usual

[@שילתעמור]

watching from Beer Sheva- Israel! thanks a lot!!!!

[@marcel440]

Hi!! This time from Jerusalem, often from Switzerland!

[@Gottrocks]

Watched from Algonquin, IL. Great episode; really enjoyed hearing Kassy's story.

[@Svetka.A]

I'm commenting from Melbourne Australia 🦘🕎 🇮🇱❤️

[@RileyHunt-g5y]

Where i became baptized Tullamarine Victoria

[@mushkaschtroks3742]

Watching from Buffalo, NY. Fascinating episode. So glad you interviewed her

[@shmuelandrochel]

Hi Mush!

[@kaitlynbates2376]

I’m listening from Ayutthaya, Thailand!

[@sarahmiles449]

Watching from Northampton, Massachusetts. Great episode! Thank you.

[@kristlef446]

Watching from Whittier Ca - I Love this! Thank you ❤Converted from forced Catholicism to Judaism - best decision ever

[@eli2443]

Watching from Split ( Croatia) 🇭🇷 Awesome episode

[@DavidBerger-vo4rg]

Watching from London 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@DJMDHertzel]

Fantastic episode. From Rochester, NY

[@compartsrecoveries2048]

Commenting from Bournemouth, Dorset, UK. It was a roller coaster of emotion following her tumultous ride. Jews need to be reminded of the richness of their heritage and hold onto it as a precious and valuable commodity. Thank you Devora Ruth for the inspiration. Belief in a deity Who constantly makes miracles is a massively liberating force in a person's life. It means living with a sense of constant expectancy that the Divine Plan may shine through at any moment and that anything is possible if only He wills it and we make ourselves worthy.

[@estherabeshouse4171]

I am watching from South Africa, amazing and inspiring podcast!

[@zrr471]

Amazing episode!! Watching from Monsey NY

[@sandragrasmuller1693]

Thank you so much for this wonderful episode of your great podcast, I am watching from Munich in Germany, many greetings and blessings.💙🙏❤️

[@ElanaAvis]

Watching from Bala Cynwyd, PA, love this podcast!!

[@user-pj4qr5gt7j]

בס"ד Watching from Beitar Israel. שבוע טוב ומבורך!

[@morahshani5781]

Watching from NYC...whatan absolutely amazing episode!!

[@joyspawworld]

Shalom! I'm from Northern California. I'm on my conversion journey although i've live as a Jewish woman just need the conversion so i can be a legitimate Jewish woman.

[@deborahbutterman5270]

I’m watching from Canada! Richmond, British Columbia, Canada!

[@delafub0]

Watching from Israel. First time encountering this podcast. Wow that was so inspirational.

[@hannah-q1i]

I am watching from Lakewood, N.J.!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ruthieklagsbrun2745]

Watching from Philadelphia PA

[@sharpestable]

Watching from Monsey.. Your guests are always inspiring.

[@mazalmakalski3653]

Watching from Toronto,ON. Canada 🇨🇦

[@mo5ago1]

this episode was so inspiring! a must for every teenager (and adult) who is struggling

[@simonebaroukh]

Watching from Brasil

[@rochelbrown6597]

From Rehovot Israel. May G-d bless you in your efforts, and may you and your husband keep growing together and grow a beautiful family too! Nachy you are a great interviewer!

[@nancyklafter4500]

I'm watching from Hollywood, Florida

[@haleysalz1770]

Watching from Melbourne Australia

[@140raglan]

Toronto Canada from the cold north, but your podcast warms my heart❤

[@shailevin8046]

Another Interesting conversion story. יישר כח! Sydney, Australia.

[@izacred6061]

Shalom Thanks for this fascinating episode. Listening in Tel-Aviv 😊

[@slavadeitsch1454]

Watching from Houston, Texas!

[@ShannonWatson1]

Great Interview! Watching from South Florida

[@katriel8693]

Hello from Newcastle /Gateshead UK

[@markleaheimann274]

Watching from Golders Green, London 🇬🇧. Thanks for this fabulous podcast, got to know so many inspirational people on here!

[@levischanowitz3988]

Watching from Las Vegas!!

[@ruchiezidele7045]

I am watching from the lower east side of Manhattan beautiful interview truly inspiring 😊

[@jacktrader1767]

I am watching from Lincoln, Nebraska - Great content

[@saralasilver2336]

Watching from Calgary, 🇨🇦 Canada

[@jaye2320]

Really amazing episode. Very inspiring!!!

[@LouisShenker-t1i]

Watching from Miami. Glad you are sharing this powerful story Kassy! Wishing you well as a fellow western Massachusetts native

[@orlysamra9752]

Watching from Phoenix Arizona

[@shabsicohen3138]

Watching from Beitar, Israel

[@drzander3378]

Watching from Surrey, UK

[@davidmaldonado8294]

Watching from El Salvador, Central America. Great story !!

[@AvigayilGoldberg-t5e]

Loooveee meaningful people podcast! Watching from cedarhurst!!!!

[@gittycohenpt3567]

I’m watching from Kew Garden Hills, NY. Wow wow wow … love your podcasts …

[@yosefweiss54]

This was an amazing interview. The way she talks, (I know that she is a professional speaker) but when a person comes from a completely different background, and starts a new life, is hard to talk about. She did a great job. Welcome to our Jewish family. We accept you and we love you. Do not let anyone make you feel bad for what you have done.