The story of my first faint. Several years ago, in Baltimore, I went to give blood at a local synagogue. It was my second time ever… so I was practically a veteran. The first time I’d given blood, I was […]

I’m asking a big question this week, but I want to preface it by saying the real answer is: I don’t have a clue. The question: What does it take to make it in Israel? It’s something I think about

I am seriously worried about Jerusalem. The city has made some impressive improvements in the last couple of decades. But if it keeps going on its current trajectory, I don’t think this is at all sustainable. What am I referring

Israel can be a very complicated place to live. My first time living here, I was young and starry eyed, barely an ounce of anger. I was excited to be part of the magic. I felt safe and secure, like

I hate running. I love fitness. I love lifting weights, playing some sports, and making noticeable gains. But running just isn’t for me. I would say in a year of weight lifting I might feel sore a few times, and

As a former teacher, I’m not a fan of parent-teacher conferences. My experiences were usually lackluster. I mean, you have this complex child sitting in front of you for hours every week in school, and you’re supposed to summarize everything