Lena Glaser, at The Blogs

Jul 21, 2014, 9:00 AM

As Operation Protective Edge enters its 14th day, the past two weeks have taken their toll on my mind and my psyche. Constantly checking in with friends and family and keeping apprised of the latest news, one can’t feel anything other...

Jul 12, 2014, 10:00 AM

The Pain of Watching From Abroad

As an Israeli living abroad, being able to stream Galgalatz is a treat. It allows me to stay connected to my home, friends, and family; even from halfway across the world. It also allows me that great mix of...

Apr 19, 2012, 1:08 PM

What We Need to Learn

At 10 this morning, I left my apartment and walked the block to Dizengoff Center. There, I witnessed the entire country stop what they were doing, get out of their cars, and stand perfectly still, frozen in time for...

Mar 27, 2012, 6:18 AM

Love It. Live It. Clean It.

We’ve all been there. Hiking through the Golan Heights or the Maktesh, admiring the amazing natural beauty Israel has to offer, when suddenly you trip over a Coke can or notice a Bamba bag stuck in a bush. The...

Feb 29, 2012, 12:49 PM

Missing: government support for olim

I often joke by calling myself the “Poster Child for the Jewish Agency for Israel.” Coming from a “typical” New York secular, Jewish family, I decided that Israel, namely Tel Aviv, was home; so I made aliya in October...

About Me

Lena Glaser is an American-Israeli who currently lives in New York City. She received her MA in Diplomacy and Conflict Studies from IDC Herzliya, and her BA in Religion and Peace & Justice Studies from Wellesley College. She currently works for the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law.