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Hannah Geller

Jewish & Israel Activist, Video Producer

Mar 20, 2026, 11:55 AM

Celebrating Ramadan at the Muslim World League's Congressional Interfaith Iftar on Capitol Hill, 2026.

I had a date on Capitol Hill. And no, it’s not what it sounds like. This month, I had the honor of joining the Muslim World League Congressional Interfaith Iftar on Capitol Hill. And one small moment — the date...

May 23, 2025, 9:09 AM

Behar-Behukkotai: Beginnings, Endings, In-Between

Am Yisrael Chai By Simonafaustyna - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons

In Judaism we have beginnings, we have endings, and we have the in-between. For example: Shabbat starts, it ends, and we make havdalah separating it from the new week. We are still mourning Sarah and Yaron, the tragic end of two beautiful Jewish lives....

May 22, 2025, 2:58 PM

The Eternal Nation Does Not Fear – We Live

Once again, our greatest nightmare became reality: More innocent Jews murdered. Two innocent Israeli Embassy staff, HY"D, were shot dead on a street by a man who yelled “Free Palestine.” And this time it really could have been me. It happened...

Aug 13, 2024, 11:08 AM

Scarred, But Still Standing – Tisha B’Av 2024

I’m the kind of person who spends their Tisha B’Av watching the Gush Katif documentary on YouTube, crying from my bed. Really. That’s what Tisha B’Av looks like for me. Well, looked like. This year, I don’t need a movie to...

Mar 22, 2024, 9:37 AM

Purim Inspiration From the London Tube

Author in London, in front of the London Eye.

Since arriving in London, I experienced the most peculiar thing. Some would say it defies all laws of science. Israelis. Whispering. It’s quite a phenomenon, yes. Most have never seen it before. But something about being in London causes the Israelis to...

Oct 31, 2023, 10:13 AM

I Want to Rip Down Hostage Posters, But I Haven’t

Even if I try to go without thinking about it, I can’t. Every reminder, every bright red KIDNAPPED poster taped to a street sign, gives me a renewed perspective and appreciation of my day. I read their name. ...

Feb 9, 2023, 8:52 AM

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‘My grandmother is still under the rubble’

Collapsed buildings are seen in Antakya, southern Turkey, February 8, 2023. Nearly two days after the magnitude 7.8 quake struck southeastern Turkey and northern Syria, thinly stretched rescue teams work to pull more people from the rubble of thousands of buildings. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

The tragedy across the ocean hit me hard, though I have no personal reason to be upset. It's my friend Mohammed who does

Mar 16, 2022, 9:58 AM

On Peace and Purim

"If not now, when" is inscribed in Hebrew.

There are some who only want peace when it's convenient for them. Let me explain. In Rebbe, Rabbi Joseph Telushkin's biography on the Lubavitcher Rebbe, a timely story is told: The holiday of Purim comes up... When Dr. Elliot Udell, one of the...

Mar 10, 2021, 9:16 AM

It’s not a shot I’m waiting for

Out of context, you might mistake me for a drug addict. But nope. I’m your average 23 year old American girl. I’m not sure what it means to be young and feel like anything is possible. I think I’m supposed to...

Oct 27, 2019, 8:50 AM

Dreaming of Brighter Days

I am not a morning person. One year ago I sluggishly opened my eyes in my dark Penn State dorm room. Said "Modeh Ani." Washed my face. It felt like any other day. Until I opened my laptop. Uncontrolled tears splashed...

About Me

Hannah Geller leads video strategy for a global Jewish advocacy organization and is one of 150 council members of Voice of the People, President Herzog's initiative for a shared Jewish future. She is the Director of Photography for Emmy-Nominated "Quiet Sundays,” is always dreaming of innovative ways to help the Jewish people, and aspires to be an influencer for good and holy purposes. Views are hers.

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