The Podcast

Welcome to "Choosing the Chosen" – an inclusive podcast exploring the journey of choosing Judaism and discovering Jewish identity.Join us as we hear personal stories from those who’ve embraced Jewish faith and/or traditions as their own. Each episode offers an insightful look into a diverse set of experiences, challenges, and triumphs. Some episodes feature stories of conversion journeys, while others highlight finding, revising, or defining their existing Jewish identity.The end-vision of this podcast is to create an inclusive archive from which current and future journeyers may find comfort, solidarity, and inspiration on their individual journeys toward Judaism.

The Host

Lauren is the creator and host of Choosing the Chosen. On each episode, she dives into what it means to join the Jewish people.She shares real stories and honest conversations with people who’ve taken this spiritual & existential leap, exploring their personal journeys and what it means to embrace Jewish identity across a wide spectrum.Lauren enjoys listening to podcasts (shocking), writing songs, finding new things to learn, and combing Massachusetts for the best coffee possible with her husband, daughter, and dog.

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