In this deeply moving episode of Jamie in the Rova, I meet up with Adina Shoshana, famously known as the Now Jewish Nanny, who shares the emotional story of her conversion to Judaism and her first visit to the Western Wall in Jerusalem.
After converting in complete privacy to protect her spiritual journey, Adina finally sets foot in Israel for the first time as a Jew. Watch as she opens up about why she kept her conversion secret from her followers, her first prayers at the Kotel, what made her fall in love with Judaism through her nanny kids, and her hopes for building a Jewish family.
The conversation takes us through the streets of Jerusalem’s Jewish Quarter and up to the rooftop of the Aish Dan Family World Center overlooking the Western Wall, where Adina shares her blessing for the Jewish people.
Whether you’re observant, cultural, searching, or just Jewish-ish, this story will remind you what it means to love being Jewish.
0:00 – Walking Through the Jewish Quarter
0:29 – “I Didn’t Want to Come To Israel Until I Was Jewish”
3:45 – First Prayers at the Kotel: “Thank You for Making Me Jewish”
4:33 – “Are You Converting YET?” The Pain of Public Pressure
6:58 – Being Authentic vs Being Private
8:15 – Israeli Pickles & Future Dreams
11:34 – What Made Me Fall in Love With Judaism
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Jamie Geller is the Chief Communications Officer and Global Spokesperson for Aish. As a key member of Aish’s senior executive team, she brings extensive experience in building a media empire that influences millions daily. An award-winning producer, eight-time bestselling author, and media and marketing executive, Jamie’s career spans renowned networks including HBO, CNN, and the Food Network, where she earned numerous awards as a producer and marketing executive.
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Adina Shoshana, widely known by her digital handle NowJewishNanny, is a content creator and advocate who captivated a global audience by documenting her transformative journey from a non-Jewish nanny to an Orthodox Jew. After years of working within the community and sharing her educational “outsider-in” perspective, she officially completed her Orthodox conversion in 2025. Today, she uses her platform and her podcast, Notes from a Jewish Newbie, to explore the nuances of Jewish identity, ritual, and modern life. Adina continues to inspire her followers with her authentic approach to faith, community advocacy, and the joy of embracing a Jewish soul.
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