Our Lady J Says Revealing She’s Converted to Judaism Has Been a Lot ‘Harder Than Coming Out as Trans’

Yona Speidel, the Emmy-nominated writer and producer formerly known as Our Lady J, revealed that her conversion to Judaism has been a challenging experience, even more so than her coming out as transgender. Recently, she commemorated her late brother's Yahrzeit by lighting a candle and reciting prayers, marking her first experience of grief as a Jew since her conversion in March.

This development highlights the personal and emotional complexities involved in identity transformation, as Speidel navigates her new faith while reflecting on her past, which may resonate with others undergoing similar journeys of self-discovery and acceptance.