Category: Health
My Tie to Reality
Poem and Reflection by Brianna Moffitt There always seems to be a conflict between my insides and outsides The dramatic juxtaposition of vibrating with anxious energy, and the smooth calm of the s... Read More
Doing Our Part to Create a Healthier and More Just Society
Lev and Sivan are both part of Hebrew College’s Faith in the Vaccine Ambassador Program. The below article was originally published on Hebrew College’s Community Blog on July 13, 2021. M... Read More
Mindfulness and Interfaith Work: Lessons from the Past Year
Every month this past year, I had the privilege of attending a Boston Interfaith Leadership Initiative (BILI) meeting as a fellow. Each three hour-long meeting featured a different wonderful guest spe... Read More
Coronavirus, the Adaption of Religion, and a Hope for Greater Unity
The last few months have been unlike any our faith communities have ever experienced. My best friend had to evacuate her university to be with her family in Qatar. They celebrated Ramadan trapped insi... Read More
Haikus for Healing: A Reflection on Mental Illness as God’s Call to Humanity
Blinding white headlightsScreeching brakes, angry man’s voice“Get out of the street!” In a see-through gownHer silky pajamas glowShe puts her hand out “Stop!” not embarrassed,Palm out like a... Read More
Embodying My Body
For a long time, I hated my body. I and so many others are constantly reminded that our bodies are not good enough. Recently, in a Jewish women’s Facebook forum, I came across a post depicting two i... Read More
Spiritual Self-Care
As a senior in college, self-care is definitely a topic with which I am familiar. Whenever I am feeling overwhelmed, I usually take the time to meditate, read a book, or indulge in a facemask—anythi... Read More
The Not-So-Lonely Woman of Faith
I felt achingly lonely for much of my life. This is not to say I longed for companionship: I am blessed with myriads of loving relationships and often actually enjoy being alone. Rather, this loneline... Read More