The Moth

Discovering Judaism

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Gwendolyn Lopez-Cohen tries to convert to Judaism, but discovers that her family already has a connection to the religion.

Tags Religion Judaism Hispanic culture

Storyteller

Gwendolyn Lopez-Cohen

Original Air Date

September 18, 2026

Recorded Date

June 11, 2022

Location

New York, NY

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