It’s not everyday you see a father standing next to their child with an automatic rifle hanging from their neck. That was the situation I found myself in this year during my gap year in Israel on Young...

In my early childhood, being Jewish was a huge part of both my community and identity. I was born in Los Angeles, California to two practicing Jewish parents. While my parents each have their own outlook...

My Jewish experience at NYU is not what I initially expected. Having attended Gann, a pluralistic Jewish high school which of course emphasized religion in its curriculum and overall student experience,...

When Covid hit, my parents made a big decision– they decided to enroll me into the Schechter school in Newton, Massachusetts. It offered four days a week in person, a rarity at the time. I was going...

As I walk to my job at Hillel on campus, I see an approaching group of students: wrapped in keffiyehs, chanting, and waving Palestinian flags. In the aftermath of the October 7th Hamas terrorist attacks,...

Almost three years ago, when I was touring universities, I knew I wanted one with a strong Jewish community. I chose the University of Pittsburgh, and I have never had to wonder if I made the right choice. Pitt...

Parashat Pekudei marks the end of the second book of the Torah. This parasha is all about the creating of the Mishkan, and it outlines all of the very specific instructions that hashem had commanded for...

I decided to spend a semester away from my home in Atlanta, Georgia, and my university, Washington University in St. Louis exploring the world. I decided on London, as it was a great fit for me to continue...

Being a Jewish twin comes with learning how to share and prioritize your brother over yourself at times. For as long as I can remember, my twin Aitan and I have shared everything ranging from cribs and...

I am studying abroad in Copenhagen for five months as a part of my continued undergraduate education at WashU. My Jewish identity is fundamental for me as I observe the major holidays, enjoy...

Growing up in my Newton, Massachusetts, whose population consists of around thirty percent Jews, I never felt out of place for being Jewish. As a matter of fact, in some of my classes at Newton South High...

I am a student at the University of California, Berkeley, who is also Jewish. Being a Jewish student at UC Berkeley can be a unique and complex experience, shaped by the university’s vibrant diversity,...