Risa Mond

Apply for a Blog

Dec 25, 2017, 3:40 PM

Our Taste of Moshiach

“Where were you when you heard the news?” A typical Wednesday night at work, 5:00pm. I was getting more exhausted by the minute, while my co-worker could barely sit in her seat. Clicking away going back and forth from...

Oct 25, 2017, 6:17 AM

The Untold Journey

Have you ever looked at your life and asked — “How on earth did I get here?” Just seven, small words filled with so much power that can ignite thousands of thoughts. Thoughts filled with nostalgia, happiness, and sometimes a...

Oct 14, 2016, 1:14 AM

“Are You Afraid of Being Oppressed?”

I am a writer; a friend, a sister, a daughter. I am an athlete, lover of life, a traveler. I listen to way too much music; I love to read, and I’m always asking questions. Sounds like a normal...

Sep 20, 2016, 4:28 AM

How Can I Be Superman?

Seven continents, hundreds of countries, thousands of cities, and seven billion people. Our planet is huge, without a doubt. We often hear of people’s “grand master plan” to change or save the world, to make a difference in the...

Aug 5, 2016, 12:05 AM

“Hi, I am a Baal Teshuva.”

My name is Risa, and I, am a baal teshuva. “A baal what?” That’s usually how most conversations go when I introduce myself to anyone unfamiliar with the term. A baal teshuva literally translates to “master of repentance”. Today, it is...

Mar 28, 2016, 5:25 PM

Enough Is Never Enough

There are 7,410,963,352 people in this world. 13,546,762 Jews in the world. Mind blowing. By looking at a statistical standpoint, if the Jewish people make up only .2% of the full population it shouldn’t be so hard to impact...

Mar 3, 2016, 8:55 PM

From CTeen to Crown Heights

There is a famous saying that goes: “Man plans and G-d laughs.” I’ve always found that quote to be equally funny and unnerving. We think we’re in control. We think we know where we're going. But, G-d sometimes has...

Nov 25, 2015, 3:13 AM

United We Stand, Divided We Fall

433 injured, 128 dead, and the world terrified. On Friday, November 13th, multiple suicide bombings and shootings occurred throughout Paris at a music venue, sports stadium, and a cafe where innocent people were trying to enjoy their Friday night....

Nov 11, 2015, 11:07 PM

An Eye for an Eye

October 13th, a day I will never forget. Why? Because my varsity high school volleyball team won our first game of the season. Something we had worked so hard for was finally achieved. A day to be remembered forever. October 13th,...

Oct 16, 2015, 5:40 PM

Tuesday and Wednesday makred Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan, the first day in the month of Cheshvan in the Jewish calendar. Morning prayers are occupied with an additional uplifting section of Hallel, filled with joyous songs praising G-d. It also marked another day...

Load more

About Me

Risa Mond, a 19-year-old adventurous living out her dreams in New York. As an employee of CTeen, an international Jewish youth organization, Risa believes that youth posses the power to change the world, and strives to live by example.