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On Tuesday I had the opportunity to attend “Honoring Holocaust Education Week: Understanding Religious Discrimination,” a collaborative event held by the Multi-Faith Center at the University of Toronto and Hillel. The lecture, entitled “Memes and Memory: Contextualizing Online Holocaust Denial…

I’ve always loved the start of a new year because it feels like an opportunity to create new habits or improve old ones. One of my resolutions this year was to become more mindful and intentional. The more I thought…

During the busiest parts of the semester, I often find it hard to unwind. My usual sources of relaxation just don’t appeal to me – I have no desire to pleasure read after pouring over academic articles for hours and…

Recently, I had the opportunity to attend “Judaism and Gender Justice: Workshop with Rabbi Ariella Rosen,” part one of a series of Gender Justice workshops being held by the Multi Faith center. These events focus on the importance of interfaith…

“I am made and remade continually. Different people draw different words from me.”― Virginia Woolf, The WavesAs we journey through life, one of the questions that we continuously ask ourselves is “Who am I?” We are taught to classify ourselves…

Growing up in a multi-faith family, I’ve always been exposed to conversations about different belief systems and the way they intersect, generally fostering a deep sense of appreciation and respect for all of these individual truths. I myself love conversing…

During the height of mid-term season, I’m always looking for different ways to re-energize after long hours of readings and assignments. I’ve always turned to music as an outlet - a way to relax and take my mind off of…