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.

Boardwalk

A woman in a sunhat stands on a boardwalk, casting a long shadow.
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 bright rainbow over a building and tree

Colors of the Flag

like oil and vinegar our colors divided / the pain of our peoples leaving us blindsided
A young girl wearing a helmet and an older person holding a scooter talk to an ice cream truck driver on a city street in front of a large scaffolded building.

Icebreaker

The little girl reminded me of the innocence of childhood and the freedom to wear unicorns, rainbows, and get ice cream after school.
Two young girls ride a green four-wheeler over a boardwalk

Where I’m From

After "Where I’m From” by George Ella Lyon I am from markers and scissors, used on walls and children’s hair I am from the step into the living...
A dancer mid-leap beneath moody red stage lights.

The Dizzy Dancer

As soon as my finger hit the shutter, I knew that I got a great shot.
A cluster of white flowers and green leaves.

A Remembrance

She cried over old photos / And prayed to turn back time
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.