Miriam Heller Stern, at The Blogs

Miriam Heller Stern

Feb 12, 2026, 10:53 PM

“What are our schools doing to prepare kids to combat antisemitism?” is a question I am often asked. Antisemitism has become quite the obsession lately. Robert Kraft’s “Blue Square” Superbowl ad implored our allies to defend our honor. Bret Stephens...

Oct 29, 2025, 10:26 AM

World Zionist Congress

The will to keep dreaming: A Zionist ethic of care

Theodor Herzl action figure, gifted to me by the Be'er Group, a d global forum of Jewish educational leaders.

For all the armchair analysis of Zionism, my family's history at the WZC taught me that it's actually about people - like my son, whose choice to serve is very real

Oct 5, 2025, 12:52 PM

Finding Courage in the Vulnerability of Sukkot

Two years after October 7th shattered us, this season of Jewish holidays feels exhausting. Sukkot helps us regenerate joy and courage. I mastered a new skill this holiday season: darting my eyes in multiple directions, while staying entirely focused. Was I...

Sep 19, 2025, 12:04 AM

The Soul of the Jewish People Needs Oxygen

The soul of the Jewish people needs oxygen. The Season of Awe is upon us. The Jewish community needs to mobilize to nourish our collective neshama, our enduring Jewish spirit, by investing in Judaism’s most valuable renewable resources: wisdom, shared...

About Me

Miriam Heller Stern, PhD, is CEO of BJE: Builders of Jewish Education in Los Angeles. She is passionate about Jewish creativity, learning and strengthening K'lal Yisrael, Jewish peoplehood.