An Open Letter To My Students
Maybe my connection to Judaism isn’t diminishing, just changing. But when everything is in such a state of tumult, I’m not sure I want that change.
May 1, 2020
April 16, 2020
Reflecting On A Holiday Different From All Others
A few weeks ago, punning off of the surreal nature of celebrating Passover during a pandemic, author and playwright Max Sparber tweeted, “Seder leader: Why is tonight different from all […]
April 3, 2020
Eight Shabbat Candles: Finding New Traditions in Quarantine
In this time of violent plagues and vicious Pharoahs, I have never been more grateful to be Jewish
January 31, 2020
The Title Of My TED Talk
Every inspirational movie has one. It usually happens right at the main character’s turning point. Just after they decide to make a change and throw themselves into the pursuit of […]
January 29, 2020
The Importance Of Showing Up
It was summer 2017 and my cousin and I was hiding out from the oppressive New York City heat in the air-conditioned lounge of the newly opened One Brooklyn Bridge […]
January 24, 2020
Herzl Launches Jewish Summer Camp For 20s and 30s
Are you excited for classic camp activities like boating, campfires, and capture the flag?
January 22, 2020
What’s Really The Climate For Jewish Students On Campus?
Over the past decade, across the United States, college campuses have ingrained a deep sense of fear in the Jewish community. Jewish college students have been ostracized, refused letters of […]
January 14, 2020
Away From Religion, Is Judaism A Culture?
I was told by an orthodox Israeli I met on a hike in the English Peak District that I was a Jew. Which made me feel extremely uncomfortable as I […]
January 7, 2020
Why Israel & Judaism Is My Foundation
Fourteen years ago, I left Minnesota for Richmond. I watched the greenery of Minnesota disappeared beneath my feet. I left behind the tundra, tough-loving state for another state, it wasn’t […]
January 6, 2020
Who The Folk?! David Milavetz
This week we are joined by David Milavetz, the new President of the board here at Jewfolk. We talk about career changes, the law, and how he’s seen this organization […]