Parshat Emor is all about being pure. What does it mean to be acceptable to God? There are a number of ritual laws in this week's Parsha, such as not coming into contact with corpses, not having immoral...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This week's Parsha (weekly Torah portion), Parshat Ki Tavo (When you enter), mainly talks about what will happen when Jews enter the land of Israel. The largest portion, by far, is the blessing the Jews...

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,...

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...

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...

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...