Today, March 14 2026, is the second anniversary of my conversion to Judaism.

The day after conversion, along with others who had converted during the previous year, I was on the bimah at Central Synagogue in New York City during the Friday evening Shabbat service to be recognized and to receive the priestly benediction from Senior Rabbi Angela Buchdahl (bottom right). I am in the turquoise turtleneck.

I received this photo today from my friend and conversion colleague Rosemary, who is seated in a wheelchair and is looking directly at the camera. Her husband took the photo, and today is the first time I have seen it.