Anna Hershkowitz, at The Blogs

Anna Hershkowitz

Mar 23, 2026, 11:38 AM

Illustrative. People wait in a bomb shelter during a siren alert for a reported incoming Iranian missile strike near the coastal city of Tel Aviv, on March 5, 2026. (Olympia de Maismont/AFP)

My kids, who have built their Barbies a safe room, complete with siren sound effects, absorb more stress than we think. We all do

About Me

Anna Hershkowitz is a freelance writer, mom of three, and Minnesota native living in Israel. She writes about parenting, everyday life, and the messy, in-between moments behind the headlines. She is also an unapologetic Star Wars nerd.