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His Non-Jewish Girlfriend Brought Him Back to Judaism

Kylie Ora and Daniel Lobell in conversation with Chana Weisberg

The Inner and Vulnerable World of a Public Speaker

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His Non-Jewish Girlfriend Brought Him Back to Judaism

Danny was turned off by the Judaism of his youth. Kylie was not Jewish. Together, they found a path to Torah and observance that is uniquely joyful, meaningful, and most of all... theirs!

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Kylie Ora and Daniel Lobell in conversation with Chana Weisberg

Kylie Ora Lobell is a freelance writer and personal essayist in Los Angeles. She writes for The Jewish Journal of L.A., Grok Nation, Aish and Tablet. She has a wonderful husband, comedian Danny Lobell, as well as two dogs, five chickens and a tortoise.

Danny Lobell is a comedian in Los Angeles who frequently performs for Jewish organizations around the world. Visit him on the web at DannyLobell.com.

Chana Weisberg is the editor of TheJewishWoman.org and host of the Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories podcast. She lectures internationally on issues relating to women, relationships, meaning, self-esteem and the Jewish soul. She is the author of six books. Her latest book, Shabbat Delights, is a two-volume series on the weekly Torah portion.

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N November 10, 2024

This interview moved me to tears. Reply

Jodi Nicastro Stony Brook September 9, 2024

What a great and inspiring interview! Reply

Al August 22, 2024

Kylie, I remember you from Adair Klein's dining room table...and seeing you and Danny around the Pico Robertson area....well done and continued success to both of you. Reply

David Los Angeles August 22, 2024

So it’s not so bad after all to have a non Jewish girl friend.. so why would the religious community makes you feel like an outcast? Reply

Susan Montreal August 22, 2024

in response to David :

If you listened to his story, the religious community did not make him feel like an outcast because of his non-Jewish girlfriend. His anger/feeling of being outcast came from being expelled from the Yeshiva simply because his grades weren't high enough to boost the school's scholastic standing. He later said the Rabbi at that school apologized profusely to him for this action. In fact it was his girlfriend's fascination with Judaism that brought him back to Judaism and helped him remove the anger that was keeping him away. Reply

Shem brener San Diego August 24, 2024

in response to David :

David, is very bad to have a non Jewish girlfriend. I mean, really bad.
Ok. Reply

Me September 22, 2024

in response to David :

It is not good - they are not trying to be example for people to date non Jews.
The fact that their story ended up good, and that she converted according to Jewish law (and not in order to marry him or something) has nothing to do with it. Reply

Susan Hirshorn Montreal August 21, 2024

Beautiful and inspiring. Thanks for this. Reply

Chana August 21, 2024

wow! incredible story! Reply

Rick new york, usa August 20, 2024

Am Yisrael Chai!
thank you for the inspiration Reply

Daniel La August 20, 2024

This video gave me so much chizuk. I feel like I'm at ease with my story. Thanks for sharing your stories Reply

anonymous August 20, 2024

in response to Daniel:

What is your story Reply

Daniel La August 22, 2024

in response to anonymous:

Hi, I had a story regarding going to Jewish school until fifth grade and I enjoyed it so much but couldn't continue for various reasons, one being financial but mainly because the new principal spoke rudely to my parents and they always remembered that. my mother was very embarrassed or upset that she went somewhere. It was the way the principal dealt with us after all those years of being in the school. I felt a tremendous void all these years of not continuing Jewish school and had to fight my way back to go to yeshiva but ultimately I gained rabbinical ordination and through this video it gave me a comfort and fulfillment knowing we share a similar story in a certain way. Particularly that these situations can be resolved. There's more emotion and background than what I wrote but in a nutshell it hurt. I know that it was all from Hashem and it's not the principals fault but it had an impact. Reply

Daniel La August 22, 2024

in response to anonymous:

Please note that everything I wrote is what I think . For accuracy sake I don't remember exactly if all the information I gave was accurate. Nevertheless, The principal should be blessed and the school. May Moshiach come speedily soon and redeem us. Reply

Daniel La August 26, 2024

in response to anonymous:

I want to retract and say I don't think he was rude or any of that. Hashem wanted and orchestrated everything that happened and I'm thankful for where I am. Also I'm not sure about the story with my mom that day. She doesn't remember. I can't say for sure. Hashem brings us where we're supposed to be and Im thankful. Thank you Hashem. Reply

Chani August 23, 2024

in response to Daniel:

Wow! That's big! To be able to forgive like that.
Amen! Reply

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