Kylie Ora Lobell

Daniel Lobel, stand-up comedian who returned to observant Jewish practice, and Kylie Lobell, author who converted to Orthodox Judaism, share their journey. They discuss conversion, family and cultural tensions, choosing observance over vague spirituality, writing a memoir, blending comedy with faith, and surprises of community life. Their story highlights structure, community, and raising a religious family.

Kylie Ora Lobell, author and convert to Orthodox Judaism, shares her journey from atheism to faith. She recounts a Shabbat dinner that felt like God, the slow adoption of rituals like keeping kosher, and how community and parenting shaped her return. They explore faith amid suffering, ritual’s role in habit and mental health, and why rituals and belonging draw people to Judaism.