A couple months ago, I found myself at one of my old friend’s Hanukkah party. At the party, many of my old friends were scattered around the dining room table and living room, chatting as we ate latkes and chicken. Towards the end of the party, we lit the menorah, sang the traditional Hanukkah prayers and tunes, and ultimately relaxed. The orange flames danced on the menorah as we came together to take group photos – which were all obviously coordinated by our parents. In various stages of relaxation, we gathered on the couch and talked about life from where we’re thinking of going to college to old elementary school memories. The night was fraught of laughter and warm conversations that I could not believe took years to eventually come to. By the end of the night, my mouth was tired from smiling the entire time. All in all, I had a great a time. Mind you, I have not seen these friends in ages – literally ages. However, there’s a reason for that. I used to attend a Jewish private school called Solomon Schechter Day School. From kindergarten to fourth grade, I saw them every single day. We shared many adolescent memories laden with nonsensical actions, humorous accidents, and an overall strong friendship. During those years, my friends and I had many playdates, sleepovers, after school chats on AIM – which was the …show more content…
For the first year, I stayed in contact with my friends through Facebook and we would meet up once in awhile for playdates and birthday parties, but it would not last. Eventually, after a couple of years, I became more and more engulfed in my new circle of friends in public school. As a result, I grew more distant with my old Schechter friends and would only see them a handful of times a year. Fast forward seven years later, I’m a senior in high school and I’m at the point where I see them close to
To further convince the reader, Ludden uses a study referenced in a journal by the credible Duke University psychologist, Jenna Clark. The study addresses college students and how the more Facebook friends that freshman had, the less socially adjusted they felt, whereas with seniors, the more Facebook friends they had, the more socially adjusted they felt (Ludden). This was due to a majority of the freshmans' friends being friends from high school or back home, whereas most of the seniors' friends were friends that they had made in college, therefore they were more connected with them because they interacted with them both online and in person. This study makes it easier to understand how the effect that social media has on you fully depends on your use of it. It makes sense that one would feel isolated and less connected to their environment when they are spending their free time connecting with those who aren’t around them.
What’s the purpose of friendship? Unfortunately, I was forced to learn this the hard way when I attended the ‘Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars’ Summer Academy over the summer of my junior year. The experience at the academy was unlike any other, but the challenge to make new friends was the most intimidating there than anywhere else that I’ve visited, especially at my own school. Yet, my school holds many of the common and well known people, such as teachers, that I could lean on for mental support, while at the academy had everything but Franklin County. What I meant by ‘but Franklin County’, I am actually referring to the wide varieties of different ethnicities and educational backgrounds that imploded into one single summer
Nights like the one I experienced were the reason we have strong female leaders in the world today. Being raised in a home with loving parents produce loving fruit and the love being visible through a night of
They no longer gather close to my hometown anymore. I can only hope that one day in the future, my kids can have the one in a lifetime experience I got to have growing up. Out of all the fun and history I experienced out of learning my culture, it made me respect my history and ancestors more. It made me realize, you never know what may happen in life, take each moment for
Carnivals and trained army snipers may seem like a peculiar combination with terrible consequences awaiting. However, the imminent danger went overlooked as they camouflaged into the surroundings for all in attendance, except me. I was competing in the 2015 Maccabi Games, an Olympic-style competition for Jewish athletes all around the world, held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, seemingly the most desolate area in the country, where on the concluding night of a week filled with intense competition our efforts focused on unwinding. After devouring a plateful of carnival delicacies, a few friends from Israel to California and I ventured off to the rock climbing wall. Climbing the wall was similar to climbing a tree, a skill I had mastered after years
Everyone hugged. Everyone left a little happier and a little brighter than when they had arrived. Every time I laced up my sneakers or rolled out my yoga mat, the hungrier I became to make a difference, speak my truth, become
Rachel Dryer Dr.Fore TUNI110 13 February 2023 In my later years of middle school, I began dreading going to school. It wasn't the classes or the teachers, instead it was my peers who made attending school a challenge. I remember feeling extremely isolated like I had no one to turn to. Woefully, I was tormented for something I couldn't even control; my religion.
“Finally!” Kate exclaimed. She just finished putting up all of her Halloween decorations. Halloween was her favorite holiday so she was thrilled.
Swing Kids VS School Ties “Yet, nearly 6 decades after the Holocaust concluded, anti-semitism still exist as the scourge of the world”(Eliot Engel). It’s been causing great trouble in the world ‘till now. Anti-semitism is a hatred of the Jewish people. This happened in Europe, mostly in Germany. Anti-semitism began in Germany, because of the Nazis.
By researching my assigned celebration, I have gained insights on how important community, creed and cult (part of a religion) in the celebration of the Passover. Community is important in the celebration of the Passover because especially during one of the rituals that is partaken in the Passover which is called the Seder, Jews are commanded to have a special family meal not only to pray together and remind them of the significance of the holiday. But, there are a number of rituals that are observed within the wider community such as special Sabbaths. These are held in the synagogues during which additional or special biblical readings are included in the service. Creed is another insight I have gained about the Jewish faith by researching
I drag my avatar to the noise of animated voices. It ends up there's a celebration in complete swing. Little pages of text explain the scene to me, each paragraph sewing itself nicely to the last. I exist with alternatives. Do I wish to get in the Festival of Thieves, or reverse and return the method I came?
One cold night in Baghdad, Iraq in October 2006, my whole family was together in one house, eating together. It was a religious holiday called Eid in arabic. It happens twice a year. Once after we fast for one month, and then again after a few months fasting. In our tradition all of our family members have to be present.
It is a natural process in life, that plays a role in Easy A. Olive loses many friends when her reputation is out circulating, but during the movie she also finds new friends on the way and intercepts contact with people she has known as a kid. This process is something I think many identify with – me too. I do not hang out with the same people as I did two years ago. Some people I was close to before do not speak to me now and some people I did not know at that time, am I now talking to every day.
Developing new friendships causes a very positive effect on people 's lives. Meeting new people and becoming good friends is a wonderful thing. It can all come from reaching out and
The Fight Before Christmas One Christmas night, my family went to Grandma’s house for dinner. The house had icicles on the roof, the nearby pond was frozen, and the backyard which ended at a huge forest was filled with snow, giving it a winter wonderland vibe. Inside the house, all of my aunts, uncles, and cousins were busy eating. The food was wonderful to eat, and it ranged from turkey to pizza and more.