As I have now arrived at my mid-20s, I am quickly realizing that life comes down to choices. Some of them are big. Some of them are small. And sometimes, the biggest decisions come down to something that might seem trivial in the moment but ultimately shape the trajectory of your entire life.

For me, one of those decisions was whether to return to the United States after a gap year following high school or to take a leap and study in Israel. I found myself having lunch with a co-worker this past week and she asked me how long I have been in Israel to which I replied, “almost 7 years” I couldn’t believe the words coming out of my mouth.

How did the younger, less mature version of myself make that plunge and move to the Middle East just like that?

It wasn’t easy. It was uncomfortable. It was inconvenient. But that discomfort has led me to some of the best opportunities, the best people, and the best experiences I could have ever hoped for.

Antisemitism on US Campuses: Stop Hitting Snooze

If you’re Jewish and in the US or honestly anywhere on social media, you’ve likely seen it. Antisemitism is a scourge that’s booming on college campuses. There may be even worse incidents unfolding on Columbia’s lawns and similar colleges, but what’s even more alarming to me are the less-reported occurrences: casual antisemitic slurs shouted on buses, professor-driven, anti-Israel propaganda, and even physical attacks. These, in my view, are far more unsettling than the events that make it onto television. According to a StopAntisemitism survey, over 70% of Jewish students report feeling unwelcome on US campuses. We’ve all heard the stories: Verbal assaults, vandalism, and worse. These incidents are happening at places that should feel like safe spaces for young adults figuring out their lives. Instead, they’re increasingly hostile.

I get it-........

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