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Israel is beautiful and inspiring. For the first time in human history, the Jewish people took their destiny into their own hands, and reclaimed their autonomy. This was an incredible challenge. For two thousand years, Jews were outsiders. A displaced people unwelcomed and marginalized. The creation of the Jewish state was therefore a rebranding ofContinue reading “The Modern Jew: a Redefining of a Peoplehood”

How the lowest lows make the highest highs possible It’s May 2017. Ben Bryer is driving and I am riding passenger. We are on our way to BWI. We make a pit stop at a Salvation Army donation center. Ben grins at me as I bring trash bag upon trash bag to the attendant. TheContinue reading “A Diamond in the Rough”

How a Jewish-American boy from the suburbs decides to make Aliyah This is the story of my life. All the experiences which culminated to me making Aliyah at age twenty two. I discuss grappling with the idea of being Jewish and developing a close connection to the state of Israel. I hope this blog willContinue reading “Getting Started: the abridged sparknotes version”