Perri Schwartz

Jewish, Autistic, Writer, Activist

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May 12, 2025, 11:08 AM

Dear Jewish Organizations, It’s Time That You Include Us

I am not just a proud Jew on the autism spectrum, but I don’t have a degree, even as many of my friends are graduating. Why? I’m not the typical learner. So, I utilize my time wisely by doing...

May 9, 2025, 12:27 PM

As a young Jewish journalist, thank you Emily

When major news outlets refer to Hamas as “militants” rather than terrorists, or blame Israel for being in the wrong rather than acknowledging its right to self-defense, it is a prime example of how the media perpetuates harmful anti-Jewish...

Apr 11, 2025, 11:33 AM

The park side chats we all need to be having

A mixed Chai - Cross necklace, photo Courtesy of the Author

Two 21-year-olds walked into a park on a sunny Tuesday afternoon in Weston, FL. I was the first to arrive on scene. We first started talking about our different paths when it comes to higher education. She had just...

Apr 4, 2025, 12:31 AM

The safest place to be Jewish in America

Former Mayor of Bal Harbour, Florida, and Israel advocate Gabe Groisman said in a podcast interview that Miami is the best place outside of Israel to be an openly proud Zionist Jew. Having recently lived in South Florida myself,...

Feb 25, 2025, 5:13 PM

The Real Life Israeli Wonder Woman

On Thursday evening, three buses exploded in the Tel Aviv suburb of Bat Yam, with two more buses exploding in Holon. No casualties were reported, thanks to the quick thinking of Adi Jegna, the heroic commuter who spoke up...

Nov 22, 2024, 12:37 AM

The Never Ending Intifada

The First Intifada occurred from 1987-1993, while the Second Intifada occurred from 2000-2005... or did it really end? While the books say that the Second Intifada ended in 2005, I would argue that the intifada never ended, but that it...

Oct 10, 2024, 6:29 PM

When the flag is raised

I have been working on this piece for over a year. What started as a piece about unity during the judicial overhaul protests soon shifted focus into a piece about unity in wartime. Every time I see the Israeli...

Aug 28, 2024, 10:19 AM

America Must Sever Ties With Qatar to Protect and Defend Itself

The United States maintains robust diplomatic relations with Qatar, positioning it as one of its closest allies in the Middle East. However, the extent of Qatari-American relations remains a subject of debate. If the United States were to sever ties...

Aug 4, 2024, 6:53 AM

The Politics of Persuasion in Wartime: The Israel-Hamas Conflict

The conflict between Israel and Hamas is a stark example of how the politics of persuasion operates in wartime. Both sides employ various methods to shape public opinion, bolster internal support, and influence international perspectives in this ongoing struggle....

Jun 2, 2024, 5:52 PM

My Return to Summer Camp in a Pivotal Time

Not long after October 7, I got my very first job. A few months into working, I realized the setting I was in was not for me, and that by the time summer rolled around, I knew I had...

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About Me

Perri Schwartz is an activist and writer with a focus on the Jewish world and Israel, along with accessibility. She has been politically active for nearly 10 years. She is an alumnus of the Young Judaea Year Course gap year. Currently, she writes for the Israel Daily News, where she interned on Year Course. She is also on the autism spectrum and is super committed about making the world a better place. You can follow her on Instagram, @perrispeaks_ and you can support her and her work here: PayPal.me/PerriSchwartz609

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