Here I Am With Shai Davidai

What It’s Really Like to Convert to Judaism as a Queer Person | EP 45 Jess Escalante


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Consider DONATING to help us continue and expand our media efforts. If you cannot at this time, please share this video with someone who might benefit from it. We thank you for your support! https://tinyurl.com/HereIAmWithShaiDavidai NEW ORDER MERCH!! https://here-i-am.printify.me/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadyxrG4LjvtjdxST9OlPhLrlkc98L0bnOwVevbq-B4YRP33yIQgwimjqE5bYw_aem_HDn3ScZcGWRnbD_8A36Zlg NEW SUPPORT ME ON PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/ShaiDavidai --------- Guest: Jess Escalante IG: https://www.instagram.com/_jescalante_/?hl=en In this episode of "Here I Am," host Shai Davidai sits down with Jess Escalante, a proud, queer, progressive Jew and inspiring activist. Jess shares their unique journey from El Salvador to the United States, their experiences growing up in a multicultural environment, and the intersection of their Jewish identity and LGBTQ+ advocacy. The conversation explores Jess’s path to Judaism, the challenges and acceptance they found along the way, and their reflections on recent events in Israel. Together, Shai and Jess discuss the complexities of identity, community, and the importance of inclusivity within Judaism and beyond. 🔔 Subscribe now and never miss an episode 📢 Follow us on social media: Instagram: hereiamwithshaidavidai https://www.instagram.com/hereiamwithshaidavidai?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Tik Tok: hereiamwithshaidavidai https://www.tiktok.com/@hereiamwithshaidavidai 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform: RSS: https://rss.com/podcasts/hereiamwithshaidavidai Apple Podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/hereiamwithshaidavidai/ Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shai-davidai #HereIAm, #ShaiDavidai, #JessEscalante, #Podcast, #JewishIdentity, #QueerJew, #ProgressiveJew, #LGBTQ, #LGBTQJewish, #JewishCommunity, #Activism, #JewishActivist, #QueerActivist, #JewishPride, #Inclusion, #Diversity, #Intersectionality, #Israel, #JewishValues, #ConversionStory, #TransJewish, #JewishPodcast, #JewishVoices, #JewishLife, #Identity, #JewishProgressive, #JewishLGBTQ, #JewishStories, #JewishCulture, #JewishHeritage, #JewishExperience Credits: Producers: Shai Davidai, Abbie Sophia, Adamit Productions Filmed @ The CAVE Soundstage in Hackensack and edited by Adamit Productions Graphic by Shira Auman For sponsorship opportunities, please email [email protected]

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