Rachel Bernstein

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Rachel Bernstein is a writer from Los Angeles. She graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in history. In her free time, she loves to read and travel. 

Blog Posts

Sign that says Kidnapped and includes names and information about two Israelis kidnapped in Hamas attack on October 7
October 19, 2023

My Neighborhood is Now a House of Mourning

Rachel Bernstein

In the awful days since October 7, the people in my tight-knit, mostly Orthodox LA neighborhood have come together to share their sadness, anger, and grief. 

Topics: Israel, Simchat Torah, Synagogues/Temples

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