Choosing To Be Chosen

Naomi Selick took a windy path to becoming Jewish -- and specifically, Orthodox Jewish. This convert, who had a very interesting childhood due to the nature of her father's work, discovered Judaism in Los Angeles. She eventually converted in Israel, ... more

Delta Goldstein was raised on a houseboat in Northern California. Her parents were agnostic, and she grew up not thinking about religion or God. Then, when she went to college and studied religion, she became fascinated with Judaism and started going... more

Chloe Traicos is a Los Angeles based actress ("The Righteous Gemstones") grew up in Zimbabwe in a Christian family. While her mother and sister were very dedicated to their religion, it never worked out for Chloe. She was sent to a Jewish preschool, ... more

Moshe Katyal grew up not practicing religion in India. When he came to America and met the love of his life, who was Jewish, he decided to look into Judaism. He ultimately converted and became even more connected thanks to his very spiritual daughter... more

Tehilla, Trisha Limgenco Hana, grew up as a Christian in the Philippines. Once she started working with Israelis in New York City, she became interested in the Hebrew language and Israel. She found her spiritual home in Judaism and is now living as a... more

Yehudah Price grew up in California, becoming a gang member as a teenager. He got in trouble with the law and ended up behind bars for nearly two decades. While there, he discovered Judaism and began studying it, eventually getting out, converting, b... more

Esther was a South African Christianity missionary who went to Jerusalem and stood at Jaffa Gate, trying to convert Jews to Christianity. What she discovered is that she loved Judaism -- and it led her on an unforgettable and meaningful journey to co... more