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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...

Apr 9, 2024, 7:26 PM

6 Months… Dayenu

If only the world would speak out about our hostages still in Gaza. Dayenu. If only the world would speak out against antisemitism and hatred toward us. Dayenu. If only the world would speak out about entire communities being desecrated and families violated...

Mar 13, 2024, 9:19 AM

The devastating loss of “Never Again”

Screenshot from Instagram - credit to @veganrabbi/@elizabethyounger

In the shadow of history's most atrocious genocides, the phrase "Never Again" emerged as a solemn pledge – a collective commitment by the global community to prevent the recurrence of such unspeakable horrors. It was a promise made in...

Feb 1, 2024, 7:40 AM

A Georgian Jew’s Reaction to H.B. 30: IHRA Def. Gets Adopted into State Law

Jewish people continue to be the most targeted minority in the United States. Since October 7th, antisemitism has been rising at an alarming rate, thanks to the lack of education when it comes to the history of Israel and...

Jan 17, 2024, 6:52 PM

A letter to our hostages

To our hostages, We know you will not see this, but we want you to know that you are not forgotten. It is now a new year, and 100+ days of war have now passed. It is frightening to know how...

Jan 1, 2024, 5:09 PM

I left my elite university, and then war broke out

It may be winter break on American college campuses, but as soon as school is back in session, so is campus antisemitism. American University in Washington, D.C., has a notable reputation for being a great school for political science, international...

Nov 23, 2023, 4:39 AM

Thanksgiving 2023 as an American Jew

I am so proud to be an American Jew. But this year, Thanksgiving will be different as many American Jews feel a sense of gratitude and pain. Knowing the guilt and grief I feel on this highly polarized war...

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About Me

Perri Schwartz is an activist, writer, and digital content creator based out of Atlanta, Georgia. Her focus is on the Jewish world and Israel, along with accessibility. She is a 2021-2022 alumnus of the Young Judaea Year Course gap year. She interned with the Israel Daily News Podcast while on Year Course. She is also on the autism spectrum and is super passionate about making the world a better place. You can follow her on Instagram, @itreallyisperri and you can support her and her work here: buymeacoffee.com/@pschwartz077.

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