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Joshua Yudkin

Apr 7, 2022, 10:50 AM

Unexplored dimensions of the modern Passover Seder

On Passover, we retell the story of gaining freedom and our exodus from Egypt. “We were slaves in Egypt, and now we are free”. But the Passover story is about so much more: it’s about leaving Mitzrayim, or, translated...

Aug 19, 2021, 10:27 AM

The Timeless Synergy Between Judaism and Science

COVID-19 has raised interest in public health and epidemiology. In fact, as an epidemiologist, people often asked what epidemiology is or if I study the epidermis (skin) prior to the pandemic. As the pandemic continues with uneven surges around...

Sep 25, 2020, 2:49 PM

A teshuvah inspired by Radical Gratitude

As we approach Yom Kippur and further intensify our practice of reflection, atonement, and personal empowerment, it’s important to remember that, as humans, we have the power to choose how we experience the world. We have the power to support, uplift, and...

About Me

Joshua S. Yudkin is an epidemiologist by training who was recently awarded a Fulbright research grant and works at the intersection of community building and public health.