A boy dressed in a black hoodie stands on an outdoor balcony in front of a row of open lockers.

Teenage Fever

"Teenage Fever" is an exploration of resilience and the myriad emotions adolescents experience in the face of adversity.
A silhouette against a beach sunset.

My Father’s Shema

My father’s Shema is rough and low, like wind gusting over rocky sand.
A girl arches backward, holding a skull aloft over her head. Waves of white light surround her.

Awaiting the End

The image plays with notions of mortality and survival, inviting viewers to reflect on their own encounters with fear, danger, and the resilience of the human spirit.
A silver chanukiah rests on a wooden shelf.

A Humble Jewish Carpenter

How could I forget seeing my history on a screen?
A blue ribbon printed with an Israeli flag, tied around a tree trunk.

Bring Them Home Now

While the ribbon looks peaceful blowing lightly in the wind, it stands as a visible reminder of the terrible war.
A photo of the Western Wall in Jerusalem

A Community Against Hate

Just two days after the attack, a “Rally Against Hate” was held at the temple, gathering members of different faiths and backgrounds to stand up against acts of bias and intolerance.
A girl with curly brown hair smiles at the camera. She is standing in front of a stone wall.

The Hardcover on Your Nightstand

Would you love me more if I was made of paper?

Still Life With an Old Friend

"This still life exhibits elements of my past, present, and future."
A middle-aged man wearing a kippah places pita dough to go into a stone oven.

That’s Not Hummus

For my father, hummus is not just a dip that you order at a restaurant to try something “ethnic.” It is a taste of home.
A hand scribbles in a notebook surrounded by crumpled-up pieces of paper.

To My Poetry

I cannot connect with you For I am so worried about what others might say