By Rachel Starr-Glass “Lech lecha me’artzecha mi’moladetech u’mebeit avicha el ha’aretz asher arecha.” -(Gen. 12:1). Just as Avraham, our first patriarch was told; I too heard this startling commandment. “Go to you from your land, from your birth place, and…
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By Nate Rogers Ethan Morris opened his eyes. Looking down at the progress of the sun’s assault up his legs, Ethan instantly knew how badly he had overslept. This thought was quickly dismissed with the recognition of a blaring alarm.…
A Jewish Mother’s Prayer
By Megan Susman Blessed are You, Adonai our God, King of the Universe. Thank You for the blessing of my children, who are now out of the house and attending a real UC, praised be You. Thank You for giving…
Exceptionalism and Acceptance for Arab Israelis
By Savyonne Steindler I recently received a forwarded email from my oldest brother in response to Israel Apartheid week, which is a movement that aims “to educate people about the nature of Israel as an apartheid system and to build…
Operation Jewish American Scoliosis: Federal Investigation of Anti-Semitism at UC Santa Cruz
Operation Jewish American Scoliosis: Federal Investigation of Anti-Semitism at UC Santa Cruz Shani Chabansky The Failure of the American Jewish Establishment What happens when one person speaks for a large group of people? If everybody in the group feels the…
Dear Abbyraham
By Aaron Giannini Dear Abbyraham is a witty, intelligent and beautiful column that answers your chosen questions about (and/or relating to) the Chosen People. I choose the questions though. Does that make me G-d? I would say it’s up for…
Letter from the Editor – Spring 2011
Driving down Highway 1 this time of year, my breath always comes to halt in witness of the slow and steady retreat of winter’s chilly green, allowing the yellow mustard seed to relieve the California coastline of yet another cycle…