Surviving Employee PTSD
Do I have Employee PTSD? I entered a new world recently, very enthusiastically. I’ve got a new job, and I couldn’t be more grateful. And, in all honesty, I’m thankful for everyone who has ever handed me a work contract. …
A Brave Night of Comedy
A friend of mine and I recently went to an open mic comedy show in Jerusalem. I’m going to be honest: My expectations were pretty low. Why? Well, for one, I don’t find Jerusalem to be a particularly funny and …
Cluster Munitions and the Morality Question that Isn’t
This is a bit more political than I usually like to get, but when you’re passionate about an issue, it’s hard to remain quiet. I read something in the news that was an eye-opening learning experience. The United States decided …
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Saying Yes: Idiot’s Guide to Happiness
Humans are frail. Riddled with fears, preconceived notions, and expectations put upon them by others. And yes, all of this interferes with our happiness. Not a day goes by in which I don’t stop myself from saying or doing something. …
Rejection Letters and Other Elements of a Faulty System
I just escaped a not-so-delightful period in my life: Unemployment. It was extraordinarily trying on me, from rejection letters to boredom. I’m simply not meant to be doing nothing. I’m a doer. I like to bust nearly 100% of the …
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Looking for the Right Community
Jerusalem is not my forever home, my ultimate community. It’s the place I’ve been living for the past 6+ years, and whereas good things have arose along the way, and I have had some positive experiences, I’ve known for some …