Chris Smith, Brother of JR Smith, is a former NBA player that recently had an Orthodox Conversion. We just caught up with him and learned these five fun facts. Longer video coming soon!

“Avital has a lot of faith. She always says, ‘Even if we go down, Hashem will give me something to go for.’ So it makes her very optimistic because she believes.” With thanks to Kamatech.

There is a misconception that Orthodox Judaism calls for a repressive, ascetic life and that sex between a married couple is only meant for procreation. This could not be further from the truth. Judaism believes that we are supposed to be in the physical world and then elevate it to the spiritual. In the proper […]

“They call us “White Hat” Hackers, because we are the good ones. I’m a White Hat Hacker, with a black hat.” With thanks to Kamatech.

“I think its fair to say that the Orthodox community is diverse… more diverse than some people who aren’t close to it realize.”

“There was always a respect of my traditions, because if needed, I would come in after Yom Kippur…My boss [called me] and said, ‘Hey Federbush, I see that there are three stars out, I’m gonna need you to come in.’ He knows that I would and did.”