Category Archives: 2011 Fellowship

From the World of Creation

Emma Goldberg (New York, NY): For my first Shabbat back at home, I committed myself to a full 25-hour halachic observance. Laptop shut down, cell phone turned off, wallet shoved somewhere deep in the recesses of my dresser. Twenty-four hours … Continue reading

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Returning

Anna Meixler (White Plains, NY): My duffel still sits like someone who’s all dressed up with nowhere to go. It’s a sorry sight, yet I prefer to see its olive canvas zipped tightly, bulging in strange places from the stress … Continue reading

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Some Haikus to Unpack

Anya (Likes) Tudisco (Seattle, WA): A wallet is found Oh goodie golly jeepers Eat with happiness A belief in God Need not be so rational God isn’t, is he? I really like kids Honest, fearless, quite funny No, I won’t … Continue reading

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“Where do you come from?”

Ayelet Wenger (Columbus, OH): It was the second day and a faculty member was instructing us on our next activity. “We’re going to take you to the mini mall up the street,” he told us. “What you have to do … Continue reading

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The Evolution of Bronfman

Rafi Ellenson (New York, NY): I don’t want to go to Jewish Disneyland again, my Jewish Observance can be best summed up by my celebration of Shabbat, what moves me more than anything else are my legs, and the decision … Continue reading

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