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What Jewish Sleep Away Camp Did for Me

What Jewish Sleep Away Camp Did for Me

Naomi Ruchlin March 30, 2025

I don’t remember the last summer when I didn't go to camp. For around five years, my older brother and I bounced from camp to camp. In 2017, he spent a month at a sleepaway camp through our local JCC,...

The Journey

The Journey

Andrea Rosen March 30, 2025

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...

Parashat Pekudei Commentary

Parashat Pekudei Commentary

Ori Farren Greenwood March 28, 2025

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...

Transition

Transition

Sam Narovlansky March 27, 2025

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...

My Jewish Experience in London, England

My Jewish Experience in London, England

Cate Samuels March 24, 2025

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...

The Highs and Lows: Being Jewish at Cornell

The Highs and Lows: Being Jewish at Cornell

Avery Carter March 24, 2025

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,...

Being Jewish at Pitt

Being Jewish at Pitt

Acadia Schechter March 24, 2025

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...

Being a Jewish Twin

Being a Jewish Twin

Ezra Green-Houvras March 24, 2025

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...

A Reflection of an Israeli-American Post October 7th

A Reflection of an Israeli-American Post October 7th

Ariel Gabay March 23, 2025

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...

My Jewish Experience in Copenhagen, Denmark

My Jewish Experience in Copenhagen, Denmark

Jo Samuels March 20, 2025

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...

Being Jewish at Berkeley

Being Jewish at Berkeley

Grace Hadani March 20, 2025

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,...

Iron Beam

Iron Beam

Isabella Mayle, Science Writer December 2, 2024

Israel has a variety of air defense systems designed to counter threats at different ranges and from diverse types of inbound munitions. All of the existing systems are shooting missiles at foreign projectiles...

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