Nonfiction

Gazing through a window, we look out on a porch with two rocking chairs, framed by greenery.

7:18

Shabbat starts at 7:19. It is 7:18, and Harry can’t find his socks.
A girl, viewed from behind, looks out over a vibrant blue lake at sunset. Her long brown hair floats in the wind.

A Simchat Torah to Remember

That was the last day I lived in that realm of innocence.
A camera films a group of people in a dimly lit room with purple lighting; the camera display shows two women posing.

Directed By?

Throughout my difficult sophomore year, it never occurred to me that I might spend the summer in such a remarkable place. 
Baskets of bagels line the wall of an NYC deli

A Morning at Barney Greengrass

There is something so exciting about finding your identity outside of yourself, no matter how common it might be.
An Israeli flag zip tied to a slender tree

Navigating the Aftermath of October 7th: A Compilation of Perspectives

In partnership with Hadassah Magazine, we asked teen writers, “How has your experience since October 7th changed the way you think about and express your Jewish identity?"
A Princeton University building

A Letter to Student Journalists

Instead of simply reading about the politics of censorship or gender studies, I am living them.
People at the Western Wall

Love and Strength

No, I did not arise that morning with a thirst for justice. That moment came exactly 279 days later in a hotel lobby in Córdoba, Spain.
A brass Jewish star stands on a wooden base against a blurred background.

Shaping My Own Jewish Narrative

When I stepped foot into the JCC for the first time, I wasn’t expecting to see a bag of Sour Patch Kids.
A pair of silver heels gleam in the dark.

On Coming of Age

Adulthood—womanhood—came in flashes.
A synagogue ark with colorful tapestry curtains and Hebrew inscriptions.

The Frozen Chosen

The Alaskan Jewish community demonstrates that no matter how challenging the environment or how small the population, a thriving Jewish community can always be built and endure.
Tampons and pads sticking out of the back pocket of a pair of jeans.

Checking Into the Red Roof Inn

My country is afraid when I bleed.
A collaged image that shows a girl looking at university buildings from Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt, University of Alabama, and others. The image also includes icons of a Star of David, a rocket, a compass, a propeller, and a satellite dish.

Diary of a Liberal Jew on a College Hunt

My college list is shrinking.
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