A note from Jake… Since the beginning of our relationship, I have been enamored with Leah’s background and culture. She was the first in her family to be born in the United States and although she never had first-hand experience … Continue reading My Path to Conversion—Jake’s Three-Year Journey to Judaism
In January I applied to work for two different companies. The job descriptions were entirely different but as a person with diverse interests, either one of these positions would have been a dream job. I went through an intensive interview … Continue reading 2020—The Most Uncomfortable Year Yet
As the world starts to slowly open back up after months of lockdown due to COVID-19, people are starting to think about traveling again and how to do so responsibly. As an avid traveler (who is very excited to start traveling … Continue reading How I Stay Healthy While Traveling
I remember the day my father told me he was changing our last name. I was eight years old. At the time I was upset because I had just learned how to write my full name in cursive. When I … Continue reading Forgetting My First Language: My Experience as a Bilingual Russian-American
Since coronavirus has spread its wings and enveloped the entire world, everyone (including me!) is looking for ways to stay healthy during these unsettling times. I turned to my mother—a medical professional and all-around health nut—and naturally she provided me … Continue reading Stay Healthy with a Lemon & Ginger Immunity-Boosting Smoothie a Day
I often get asked how my skin is so soft. And the short answer is that I exfoliate before moisturizing and use only natural, cruelty-free products. Now for the long answer. As a girl with incredibly sensitive skin, I learned … Continue reading My Secret to Super Soft Skin
Seven years ago I went on my birthright trip, and it changed my life. I was a freshman in college when I spontaneously decided to spend my winter vacation in Israel—ten days exploring the Holy Land with a group of … Continue reading Becoming Bat Mitzvah on Birthright
Every year, as the holiday season rolls around (what feels like earlier and earlier each year), I am reminded of what it is like to be a Jewish woman in America. I will receive more “Merry Christmas” than “Happy Hanukkah” … Continue reading What it is like to be Jewish during the “Christmas” Season
The 38th annual Great American Beer Festival (GABF) took place October 3–5, 2019 in the Colorado Convention Center located in downtown Denver. More than just a festival, GABF is also a competition. This year, over 800 breweries were in attendance … Continue reading Tips for Getting the Most Out of The Great American Beer Festival—A Mile High Must-Do
Today is Yom Kippur and I’ve heard “I’m sorry” from so many people. But not from anyone who has hurt me deeply. And now that I think about it no one who has hurt me deeply has ever really apologized, … Continue reading This is My Forgiveness Letter—Why You Should Write One Too
