Murphy Slater

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Murphy Slater is a senior at the Bronx High School of Science in New York. Xe is the captain of xyr school’s speech and debate team and an active member of the National Honors Society. Outside of school, xe is a YouthBridge-NY fellow, studying the importance of food justice within New York City. Over the summer, xe volunteers at Manhattan Children's Center, a school for kids and young adults with autism. In his free time, xe enjoys hanging out with his friends and learning dinosaur facts. 

Blog Posts

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There Is No “More" or “Less” Jewish: Reflections on Jewish Diversity

Murphy Slater

When we allow all members of our community to celebrate their way of being Jewish, we create a more accepting environment for everyone.

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Finding My Voice As a Patrilineal Jew

Murphy Slater

The definition of patrilineal is “based on relationship to the father” which means my Judaism is…complicated.  

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Analyzing the Feminist Matriarchy of The 100

Murphy Slater

The show is a teen sci-fi, yes, but it explores important themes of cultural divides and gender norms.

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How My Kippah Affirms My Trans Identity

Murphy Slater

I feel most sure of my gender identity and presentation when it melds with my Jewish cultural identity.

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Jewish Women's Archive. "Murphy Slater." (Viewed on September 11, 2025) <https://qa.jwa.org/blog/author/slater-murphy>.