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I’m Tired of the Leaving Orthodoxy Narrative

At the start of the new year, The New York Times published a piece called, “I Left My Faith. God Didn’t Flinch.” The writer speaks about her journey from a modern orthodox girl to an openly queer nonbinary individual. She journals about the transition and the way Judaism presents in her life today. While I’m […]

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Jews In Slumber, No More

Our bubble was burst. Our innocence destroyed. After October 7, so many overjoyed. We knew Jews were hated. We didn’t know quite how much. Our lives have all unraveled, No segment left untouched. In the pain we found each other. All labels disappear. To unite with one another, Is a comfort we hold dear. We’ve […]

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Jews In Slumber, No More

Our bubble was burst. Our innocence destroyed. After October 7, So many overjoyed. We knew Jews were hated. Didn’t know quite how much. Our lives have unraveled, No segment left untouched. In pain we found each other. All labels disappear. To unite with Jewish brothers, Is a comfort we hold dear. We’ve been awakened from […]

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Here’s Why I Didn’t Spiral After 10/7

On October 7, I didn’t spiral. Like all Jews, the last seven weeks have been torturous to live through. But had October 7 happened a few years ago, I would have now been in the mud, clawing my way through a deep depression, trying to find a reason to live. Years ago, the slightest hiccup […]

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How I Got Out Of Russia During The Ukraine War

For the past three and a half years, I’ve lived in Moscow, Russia. It’s been a journey filled with ups and downs and adventure and challenge alike. Little did I know, it would turn into a home that I would need to abruptly depart from while nine months pregnant during a war. Let’s backtrack for […]

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