A Week of Mourning

Last week was one of the most difficult weeks I’ve ever endured. I attended two vigils, one in downtown Greenville and one in the Daniel Chapel on campus, for the victims of the shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. Unfortunately mass shootings have become fairly common in the 21st century, but none … Read more

Meeting Trude Heller

In order to make some friends and connect with Jewish students, I have started attending events hosted by the Jewish Student Association at Furman University. It’s a small group, but I have met several wonderful people, including our student leaders Morgan and Lydia, our advisor Devon, who works tirelessly with the local Jewish community, and … Read more