// Dr. Yehudah Pryce: A Black Gang Member’s Journey from Prison to Orthodox Judaism

Dr. Yehudah Pryce served over 16 years incarcerated for a non-violent robbery he was arrested for as a teenager. [Ed note: He was a heavily tattooed gang member.] Since his release from prison on October 22, 2018, he finished his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with an emphasis in social welfare; he graduated with his Master in Social Work degree from the University of Southern California, where he was the chair of the student caucus group Unchained Scholars; and he completed his Doctorate in Social Work degree. He also converted to Orthodox Judaism and became an observant practitioner of the faith.
— traumainformedla.org
 
Quote: “As the Jewish community gets closer to the High Holidays of Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah [earlier this year], Rabbi Shneur Silberberg explains that stories like Pryce’s give a new meaning to asking for forgiveness and receiving a fresh start, especially during the month of Elul. ‘It’s a month of introspection,” he says. ‘You’re supposed to look inward and think about where you’re coming from, where you’re going to, and how to overcome past mistakes.’ Being a Black Orthodox Jew, Silberberg says, also makes Pryce’s story that much more compelling. ‘He’s embracing something as a minority of minorities,’ he explains. ‘That didn’t stop him. Hopefully, everyone can walk away with a message that inspires them in an area of their life.’ ”
— TheJewishNews.com
 
Learn more about Yehudah Pryce” ►
 
Read “Former Gang Member Sharing His Tale of Redemption at Bais Chabad Event” ►
 
Watch “Is There Life After Prison? A Quest for Faith with Yehudah Pryce” [57:04]. ►
 
Watch “A Gang Member’s Journey from Prison to Judaism: The Story of Dr. Yehuda Pryce” [1:33:27]. ►
 
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