Journalism

Selected clips:

• Security for Jewish communities still vital a year after Colleyville hostage crisis, groups say (January 22, 2023)

• George Santos disputes taking $3,000 intended for disabled veteran's dying dog (January 19, 2023)

• 'Christian nationalism' threatens democracy, some experts say (November 7, 2022)

• Jewish community in Highland Park grieves, takes action after mass shooting (July 15, 2022)

• Money, MAGA and Democratic meddling take center stage in Tuesday's primaries (June 28, 2022)

• American Jewish groups, leaders send support to a Texas synagogue after hostage situation--and look to what comes next (January 19, 2022)

• Trump again publicly defends COVID-19 vaccines, but slams mandates (December 23, 2021)

• Which states' lawmakers have said they might copy Texas' abortion law (September 3, 2021)

I reported mainly on Wisconsin's Congressional delegation, including through press events, House/Senate live stream coverage, and other reporting, in order to keep Wisconsinites informed. I also helped out with the paper's 2020 Elections coverage and other stories. This included calling up voters and politicians for interviews; and delving into issues facing Wisconsinites, such as broadband access and unemployment insurance. My work was featured in the Journal Sentinel and in other newspapers within the USA TODAY-Wisconsin network.

Selected clips:

• Mike Pence says 'the violence must stop' in Kenosha during RNC speech but doesn't mention Jacob Blake (August 26, 2020)

• Wisconsin's congressional delegation mostly split by party on Trump's COVID executive orders (August 12, 2020)

• Voter guide: What you should know for the Aug. 11 primary elections in Wisconsin (July 30, 2020; August 11 cover story in print for 6 USA TODAY Network-Wisconsin papers)

• They get disability benefits. Should that block their pandemic unemployment assistance? (July 14, 2020; print cover story on July 15)

  • Follow-up: Wisconsinites with disabilities now eligible for federal unemployment assistance (July 28, 2020; co-reported with Molly Beck)

• Wisconsinites split by party on police overhaul (June 26, 2020)

• Wisconsin Rep. Grothman says people 'racialize the issue' of police killings to 'make white people feel guilty and not like America' (June 25, 2020)

At the Inquirer, I reported for the news features desk, covering the people, places, and moments that make up Philadelphia and the broader region. While I covered a variety of topics, I also focused specifically on immigration activism and protests that erupted during that summer.

Selected clips:

• South Philly’s historic Jewish community is growing. She opened a new synagogue to serve it. (August 21, 2019)

• With two boardwalk icons celebrating anniversaries in the Wildwoods, a new ride honors the past (July 16, 2019)

• Protesters in Philly march against Trump ‘concentration camps’ for migrants (July 12, 2019)

• What’s up with the I-95 overcap park? (June 24, 2019)

At the Jerusalem Post, I covered a wide range of topics--from protests in downtown Jerusalem to meetings in the Knesset (Israeli parliament) to light shows and museum exhibits. I interviewed in both English and Hebrew, the latter of which I have a working proficiency in; I spoke with CEOs, parliament members, professors, and wine sellers while reporting, among many others.

Selected clips:

• Caterers unable to deliver to Gaza border donate meals to poor instead (Aug. 9, 2018)

• 46 Haredi extremists arrested in Jerusalem demonstrations (Aug. 2, 2018)

• Internal Affairs Committee calls for regulating bridal guidance programs (Jun. 26, 2018)

For The Chicago Maroon, the University of Chicago's independent student newspaper, I reported on campus innovations and controversies, city news, and profiled and interviewed newsmakers in the community. I also brok news about campus policy and supermarket openings!

I was the Maroon's beat reporter on the formerly UChicago-owned Yerkes Observatory.

As a news editor, I was one of the leaders of the news section, making sure our newspaper's coverage is top-notch by working closely with reporters, as well as helping with both content editing and social media management.

Selected Clips:

• Professors Will Individually Choose Whether to Hold In-Person Classes Fall Quarter (June 27, 2020)

• UCPD Officers Will Now Carry an Additional Weapon: Tasers (Sept. 6, 2019)

• Trader Joe’s to Open in Former Treasure Island Building (May 13, 2019)

• The Cultural History of Mankind? [Feature] (March 14, 2019)

• Seeking Medicare Payments, UCM Sues Department of Health and Human Services (October 30, 2018)