JLI: How I Went From Being a Gangster to a Religious Jew
Dr. Yehudah Pryce, DSW, MSW, is the senior director of national mental health and well-being programs at Defy Ventures and a psychotherapist at Beit T’Shuvah in Los Angeles, California. Raised in Los Angeles, he served 16 years for a teenage non-violent robbery. Since his release in 2018, he converted to Judaism, earned a master’s in social work from the University of Southern California, and works as a psychotherapist.
He speaks to audiences across the country about his journey from juvenile delinquency to Judaism and the power of community and teshuvah. He resides in Irvine, California, with his wife and 4 children.
CHO (Crown Heights Outsider)
Great story.
I am impressed that he has a doctorate as well.
Another example of how Chabad does not see color, and the importance of second chances.
Great interview
Have all those ‘of the derech’ listen to this incredible man speak!!!!!