Tanya Hoshovsky, at The Blogs

Oct 9, 2024, 1:19 PM

“I’m in survival mode,” she stated angrily. “We all are.” I was honestly expecting that comment. At this time of year, we are being told collectively and individually to repent, and it feels unrealistic. Are we expected to repent for...

Mar 13, 2024, 11:08 AM

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(Not so) proudly South African

Cape Town seen from above in South Africa. (Ben1183/iStock)

My beloved country, we always prayed together for a better future. Why are you abandoning your Jews now?

Jan 30, 2024, 12:40 AM

HUBS AID: Education and Economy Together

"And then we truly understood the extent of the need. Businesses from the north and the south of all sizes and from different sectors, all wanting one thing: to get back to work." The war's impact on the Israeli economy...

Jul 2, 2023, 11:11 PM

Redefining Dignity’s Slippery Slope

the woman hides holding a mirror in front of her face; introspection path concept

It is a dangerous venture to comment on a book one hasn’t read. Flipping through pages – naturally to the sections of interest – cannot provide one with a comprehensive understanding of the author’s argument or presentation. Well, I...

Oct 10, 2022, 9:53 PM

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My dear daughter… have things really changed?

When a critique of late 1500s Jewish women's experience can largely be applied to today's 21st century Orthodox Jewish women's experience, we have a problem

Sep 14, 2022, 9:09 PM

The misogynistic concern

It was late in the evening. I’d considered my outfit in the bus: no jeans, no lowcut top, no short sleeves. Acceptable even if not ideal, I decided. It would be safe for the Geulah side. “SHIKSHA,” came the scream...

May 22, 2022, 11:14 PM

Homeland and Home

"I think you're still a little homesick." On January 12, 2022, I arrived in Israel as a new olah. Returning to the Jewish homeland, we could say. Starting life afresh in the Promised Land – studies, work, living. And crying, wanting...

Apr 28, 2022, 1:20 PM

A Passport on Yom HaShoah

Water gurgled, birds chirped as the siren wailed on and on. Pain, memory and continuity all at the same time. An hour after I stood in silence along with the rest of Israel for that haunting minute, I applied for...

Mar 20, 2022, 6:58 AM

Persecuted or persecuting?

Purim has always been my least favourite festival as an introvert. It is somewhat just a 24 – 48 hour period of commanded social engagement. But that is relative, and I know many people enjoy it for that very...

Feb 6, 2022, 5:14 PM

Fighting to be a Jew at Hebrew University

UPDATE 12/02/2022: Tanya is now with kashrut-observant roommates. While still extremely concerned given that she is not the only student in such a situation, she would like to acknowledge that the housing department ultimately took action and moved her...

About Me

Raised in South Africa, Tanya holds a BA in Philosophy (cum laude) and an MA in Jewish Studies (cum laude). She works in content writing and education. She is passionate about social impact and nonprofit work.