Is it possible to drop a romanticized, cultural identity?
If I value Chasidic teachings and modes of thought, is that enough to call myself "Chasidic"? And aren't labels the worst?
All this is hard. As much as I wish I could be soft with myself and understanding and even compassionate, I can be excruciatingly mean.
There is no path. The path is many paths. It is an empty field. It is an entire twelve lane highway.
Rachel Kann's new album, THE UPWARD SPIRAL, produced by Jaz1, will be released on 6/13 at 11:11 on M87ent. Come on little rockstar, COME OUT AND SHINE!
Given the options, I’m glad I don’t fit in. I’m glad I keep my eyes open. I’m glad institutions make my skin crawl, that being in church—or anyplace that feels like a western, Christian, colonized knockoff—doesn’t feel right to me.
Jewish monastic communities could offer warm, exhilarating homes to many who seek a comfortable niche. Let's build them.
Read the origin story of Rachel's new album, The Upward Spiral, a true Hevria original, and why it took a lot of bravery and love to get her where she is today.
Somehow, raising money seemed liked a dirty business. From unkempt Rabbis, to overly-excitable telethon hosts, to how-to sessions for spiritual leaders, asking for money seemed disingenuous. And then -- it became my world.
Restore I/Me/Us/We to our natural state.
Remind I/Me/Us/We that all we actually do is vibrate.
