Navigating the Era of Disillusionment: A Call for Spiritual Chutzpah at the Dawn of 5787
By Sarah Bassin, HIAS Rabbi-in-Residence September 2, 2026 As the global Jewish community approaches the threshold of Rosh Hashanah—the start of the year 5787—the traditional period of the "Ten Days…
The Great Tech Disillusionment: Why Gen Z is Rejecting the Silicon Valley Gospel
In a striking departure from the optimism that defined the early digital age, a new wave of skepticism is washing over American universities. Across the country, the traditional pomp and…










