Personal Narrative

0 Culture Politics

Jewish Chronicle · 16 Oct

The article poignantly captures the unique experience of being an Israeli mother, intertwining personal and national narratives.

0 Communities Education

Forgiven

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 8 Oct

A personal narrative explores the emotional journey of a woman who navigated financial disappointment and the struggle for justice after a failed reimbursement agreement with a Jewish college program.

0 Communities Culture

October 7 has made us feel more Jewish than we did before

Jewish Chronicle · 1 Oct

Two personal narratives convey a transformative journey towards Jewish identity following the events of October 7th.

0 Communities Antisemitism

A Brutally Honest Letter to the Jewish People

Gavriella Zahtz in Future of Jewish · 30 Sep

Gavriella Zahtz pens a deeply personal and emotional letter to the Jewish community, grappling with feelings of betrayal, shame, and fear in the wake of recent traumatic events impacting Jews worldwide.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

Of Hoping, Hurting, Healing

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 3 Sep

The article "Of Hoping, Hurting, Healing" presents a raw and personal account of the author's journey through recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL).

0 Holocaust Communities

Reconnecting With My Jewish History in Rhodes

Alexandra Fellus in Kveller · 13 Aug

The author recounts their journey to Rhodes, where their Jewish ancestors once lived, and reflects on their family's history and the tragic fate of the Jewish community there during the Holocaust.

0 History Language

Flirting in Yiddish

Kitty Hoffman in Tablet · 29 Jul

The text reflects on a gathering of Holocaust survivors and their children, exploring themes of loss, identity, and the yearning for life and continuity amidst tragedy.

0 Holocaust History

My Mother Evaded the Holocaust, But the Trauma Lives On In Me

Andrea D’Asaro in Kveller · 22 Jul

This personal narrative explores the intergenerational trauma stemming from a mother's survival of the Holocaust and its impact on the author.

0 Antisemitism Education

Jab, Jab, Hook, Hook

Dan Klores in Tablet · 2 Jul

The author recounts his experiences grappling with his Jewish identity from childhood to adulthood, including humorous anecdotes from Hebrew school, challenges with religious rituals, and interactions with anti-Semitism.

0 Culture

Our Broken Pieces

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 16 Apr

The narrator and their family are involved in a pileup on the way to the airport for a trip to California.

0 Holocaust Gender/Identity

A daughter of a Jewish father and a German mother in search of her own identity

Mia Faye Kreindler in Forward · 29 Mar

Mia Faye Kreindler, a daughter of a Jewish father and a German mother, shares her journey of grappling with her identity, particularly in relation to her mixed heritage and the legacy of the Holocaust.

0 History Jewish Law

Re-evaluating Truth in an Ever-Evolving World

Jewdicious · 6 Feb

In a podcast episode discussing the power of personal narratives in shaping perspectives, Beth Perkel delves into the story of Jethro, often overlooked in Jewish tradition, highlighted in the Torah portion read recently.

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A Jewish family story about defending a kibbutz in 1948 takes on new meaning

ALanger in Forward · 13 Nov 2023

"Brother's Keeper," a short comic book by Arnon Shorr and Joshua Edelglass, was initially meant to share a slice of family history about Shorr's grandfather defending a kibbutz in 1948.

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I knew Herschel Siegel for his entire life. Don't exploit his death.

Matthew Litman in Forward · 9 May 2023

In a letter to the editor, David Schoen criticizes an article that discusses Herschel Siegel's suicide.

0 Communities Culture

The “Israel – A Father’s Story” Edition

Promised Podcast · 8 Sep 2022

This episode from Limmud Oz in Melbourne features Noah reflecting on his decision with his wife Susan to move their family from the U.S. to Israel, exploring the reasons behind their choice and the impact on them and their children.

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Making Contact

Alter Yisrael Shimon Feuerman in Tablet · 29 Nov 2021

The author, a lover of baseball, decides to try out for a fast-pitch softball team in his 50s.

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I’ve been pregnant twice, had two abortions — and have 14-year-old twins.

noah in Forward · 8 Oct 2021

The author shares her personal experience with abortion and discusses the importance of talking openly about it, especially in light of recent events such as the Texas law banning most abortions.

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My Two Dads

Joseph Epstein in Tablet · 29 Jul 2021

In this personal reflection, the author describes his relationship with his father, who was a self-made man in the dry cleaning business.

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Scribe | ‘Zoom shiva is shiva distilled to its essence’

Forward · 31 May 2020

The author shares her personal experience of holding a Zoom shiva following her mother's death due to complications from COVID-19.

0 Education Jewish Law

Sin-a-gogue: A Must-Read for the Yamim Noraim

Jennie Rosenfeld in Lehrhaus · 24 Sep 2019

"Sin-a-gogue: Sin and Failure in Jewish Thought" by David Bashevkin delves into the taboo subject of sin in Judaism, emphasizing the importance of discussing and understanding sin and failure as integral parts of religious life.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

Not Jewish: Shaving

Gary Shteyngart in Tablet · 17 Dec 2018

The author reflects on the act of shaving and its cultural significance, particularly in the Jewish and gentile communities.

0 Israel History

My Jerusalem Love Affair

Liz Rose Shulman in Tablet · 15 Oct 2018

The narrator reflects on their time in Jerusalem in the 1990s, remembering their relationship with Tavit, an Armenian Christian, against the backdrop of the Oslo Accords and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

0 History Culture

Mrs. Herskovitz’s Kimono

Robert Rand in Tablet · 3 Aug 2017

"Mrs. Herskovitz's Kimono" explores the interconnectedness of history and personal identity through the lens of the author's father's and father-in-law's wartime experiences.

0 Food Culture

How Froot Loops Helped Me Create a Culinary Connection to the Jewish World

Derek Attig in Tablet · 13 Feb 2014

A person born to convert parents recounts how Froot Loops became their first Jewish food, providing a sense of belonging within a Jewish family environment, despite lacking ancestral ties to Judaism.

0 Israel Science

Feeling the Hand of God

Sarah Shapiro in Jewish Action · 6 Apr 2013

After a suicide bombing in Jerusalem, Dr. Avraham Bauer and his son Yehonathon were severely injured, with Yehonathon suffering a brain wound that left him blind and paralyzed.

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