The Omer: Despair to Joy

We count the days—from sorrow to happiness—moving step by step to allow a gradual transition rather than an abrupt one.

Fighting For Israel On The Smallest Of Stages

You don’t need to go out of your way to make a difference.

A Seder For The Books

Despite being over 2,000 miles from my house, my Passover experience made me feel at home.

How My Bat Mitzvah Changed My Life

My Bat Mitzvah wasn’t just about becoming a young Jewish woman, it was about finding my passion.

Everything Is…Complicated

The representation and recognition of Judaism in popular culture is crucial, but what do you do when the author gets it wrong?

Let’s “GO b’Yachad”!

The inaugural Shabbaton for Chicago Yachad’s female-only program left me inspired.

“Call Me By Your Name” — A Novel Representation of Judaism

The Jewishness of this story extends far beneath the surface.

An AIPAC Journey

The three-day conference left me feeling curious about certain issues I never even thought of before.

Zionism: Jerusalem or Tel Aviv

How do the two most prominent cities in Israel differ from each other?

Queen Esther: A Quiet Hero

Esther’s story is a reminder that there’s no one image of a leader.

Shabbat Wine

Kitchen Culture And Me

Can I fight against the pervasiveness of women in traditionally feminine activities, while actually preferring those ‘feminine’ activities myself?

Attending A Secular College Is Okay

Many Modern-Orthodox students thrive outside the Jewish bubble.

How Will Israel Hack Our Brains?

The future of our brain healthcare might just be data-driven.