A year ago, I sat in a hospital waiting room for hours into the night in Denver, only to leave after my intense stomach pains had lessened and my fears about an overwhelming medical bill set in. My frustrations increased as the time passed…Why can’t I just see a doctor? Who is even working here? […]
Jewish Identity and the Fight for Collective Liberation
In 2018, a domestic terrorist and white supremacist opened fire and killed innocent members of the Tree of Life Synogogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This place of prayer was partially targeted because of their resettlement support programs for immigrants and refugees. This was an act of antisemitism deeply embedded in racism and white nationalism. The Weisenbergs, […]
Mental Wellness Takes Practice and Intention
The mental health consequences of this pandemic are major. Many individuals are experiencing new or intensified symptoms of mental illness.