Zionism Is Not Just Politics
BY ADIEL RAMIREZ In January 2024, Americans witnessed a series of highly publicized congressional hearings featuring testimony from the presidents of MIT, Harvard, and the University of Pennsylvania on the…
When Rebellion Becomes a Trend: Fashion and the Commodification of Otherness
BY RACHAEL KOPYLOV Goth fashion, heavily influenced by Victorian and Edwardian elements, was born from the British Punk Movement of the late 70s and early 80s. Although it began as…
Why Every Jewish Child Should Go to Sleepaway Camp
BY SAMUEL FIELDS In my generation, children deal with a wide range of challenges. Mental health struggles, issues in school, interpersonal problems with friends and family, and more. Growing up…
Judaism Meets the Machine: Dr. Moshe Koppel on AI and the Future of Jewish Life
BY MARC DWECK Of all the essays I encountered during the 2024–2025 Solomon Fellowship, Dr. Moshe Koppel’s “What Artificial Intelligence Has in Store for Judaism” left the strongest impression on…
Applying Halakhic Ethics to Twenty-First Century Science
BY MARC DWECK The rapid pace of scientific advancement has fundamentally transformed our world, presenting novel ethical challenges that demand careful consideration. As humanity pushes the boundaries of what’s possible…
Good Fences Make Good Nations: A Shared Value in Both Judaism and Current American National Security
BY JACK YUNIS According to most major polls, borders and immigration played one of the largest roles in President Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 elections. The concept of borders…
Values and Interests: Examining Israeli Relations with Abraham Accords Countries Post-October 7
BY HANNAH BLUGRIND Throughout its history, Israel has faced a tumultuous relationship with its Arab neighbors. From the outset, Israel fought against six Arab countries to establish its independence. Over…
His Image & Memoir
BY ILINCA PANDELEA His Image The soul is like a pot of honey, eternal in sweet divinity, As the sun is born with holy gifts, a house of fruits—of possibility,…
“Hatikvah”
BY ADIEL RAMIERZ Over the past year and a half, Jews across the diaspora have worked to combat the current rise of anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism. From the March for Israel…
What I Saw on the Hill: Rediscovering Patriotism as a Senate Page
BY HOLDEN DEMAIN This past fall, I joined twenty-eight other high school juniors from around the country to spend a semester serving as a United States Senate Page. It turned…