We begin by understanding that resilience is not the absence of pain. Jewish resilience has never meant denial. It means remembering who we are even when others try to tell our story for us. It’s the quiet power of lighting candles in defiance of darkness. It’s asking questions when others demand silence. It’s teaching our children that being a Jew is not a liability—it’s a legacy.

Grief is strange. It doesn’t follow logic, it doesn’t keep a schedule, and it definitely doesn’t care about your plans. One moment you might feel surprisingly okay, and the next you’re tearing up in the grocery store aisle because you spotted their favorite cereal. There’s no neat roadmap through grief—just a series of emotional potholes […]

Indoctrination is a powerful process that manipulates individuals into adopting beliefs or ideologies, often without their conscious awareness. It operates through subtle and overt tactics that exploit psychological vulnerabilities, making it difficult for individuals to critically evaluate the ideas they are absorbing. In my Fractured Identity class, we explore how indoctrination reshapes personal and collective […]

Antisemitism is not just an attack on individuals or communities—it strikes at the heart of Jewish identity, causing profound psychological and emotional repercussions. For those targeted, antisemitism destabilizes the sense of self, safety, and belonging, often leaving individuals questioning their place in society. Jewish identity is deeply tied to history, culture, and shared resilience in […]

For many Jewish individuals, anti-Zionism isn’t merely a political stance—it can evoke a deeply emotional and psychological response tied to the historical and ongoing threats to Jewish survival. Understanding this reaction requires an appreciation of the profound connection between Israel and the collective sense of safety, identity, and resilience embedded in Jewish history. Zionism affirms […]