Gender roles in a Jewish household Growing up in Midwestern America, as a young girl who grew up in a solely Jewish based sense of identity, it is easy to find the roles of gender a bit muddled. Many would relay their astonishment at my heritage. I remember so strikingly the time in class as we were discussing holidays, the teacher signaled me out to explain Hannukah to the class. It was also easier to remain the class clown and... Read more
The Banksy Copycat: a historical fiction
A historical fiction that seeks to express hope through art Author note: I wrote this historical fiction piece as a response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine that started on 24 February 2022. The devastation of the torn-down cities and bombed hospitals, schools, and homes sent shockwaves of terror and confusion across the globe. I have always valued and believed in the power of humanity and our capacity for hope, empathy, and love. I find that through art, we can... Read more