The beauty of conversion is that one chooses their religious identity--that one becomes Jewish because it the religion that speaks most to them. But there is a comfort that comes from inheriting tradition that we did not realize we took for granted prior to conversion, from the little things we did in our pre-Jewish lives that we did not realize were so much a part of our identity.
Being in a space where I've sung Kol Nidre, where I've attended Shabbat services several times, I began to hear the Hindu-inspired words from our yoga instructor instructor and attempt to put them into a Jewish context.
The film "Hannah Arendt" explores four key points: Arendt's identity as a secular Jew, the absence of Arab Jews in the film, the bureaucratic nature of evil, and the film's funding. It prompts reflection on Israel's policies and the relevance of Arendt's work today, highlighting the discomfort of her questions and the value of her contributions.
The film itself is visually and emotionally stunning. Arendt shines through as the antihero, spurned by most of her closest friends, but sure of her views.
Holly A. Jordan 