Alyx Bernstein
Alyx is a senior at Solomon Schechter School of Westchester, and lives in New Rochelle, New York, a suburb of New York City. She was born in London, and moved to the United States at the age of nine. She works with Keshet on their teen programming, and is a writer for her school newspaper. She is an activist and a motivational speaker. Her hobbies include reading, watching TV, and playing with her dog.
Alyx has been a member of the jGirls+ Magazine editorial board since 2017-2018.
Tearing Down the Mechitza
“Breaking down that barrier is a necessary step for the full liberation of Jewish women.”
Auschwitz
When faced with a place of such tormented and haunting history, you may find strength and pride in the miracle that is the present.
Lehitatef v’Lehaniach*
"I, too, could still be a proud, trans, Jewish girl, and wear tallit and tefillin."
The Value of an Inclusive Passover
Alyx Bernstein explains the importance of including -- and embracing -- trans and LGBTQ+ youth at the Seder.
