January 17, 2025

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Avi Ciment

Articles by Avi Ciment

Injecting Permanence

I recently watched the end of “Titanic” for the hundredth time (“Shawshank Redemption” is a close second). One of the last scenes shows the wreckage

Why I Love Being Jewish

At a time where many Jews are made to feel shame for simply existing, many others, like myself, have doubled down on the great pride

Dear Jewish College Student

I, along with millions more, are deeply pained at the atrocious pre-WWII images and horrors you have been dealing with since October 7. Please know

What’s Your Side Hustle?

Sheitels being set and sold out of a garage. People flipping houses. Tutoring after a grueling day of students. People selling things on Amazon. Everywhere

The Games We Play

How many times have you met someone who openly declares “I know this is wrong, but I’m gonna do it anyway.” The conscience doesn’t allow

Going the Distance

The official Pro Football Hall of Fame website named Jerry Rice “the most prolific wide receiver in NFL history with staggering results.” Muhammad Ali was

How to Process the Lying

I can deal with antisemites. The Torah describes antisemitism in detail in the tochacha and reminds us what happens to us when we don’t behave