Imperfect – a short story

So I've been experimenting with revisionist fiction and something a bit sci-fi came out of it! Hope you enjoy it 🙂 -K   I have existed, like the ancient human plays, over four Acts…   ACT ONE: BIRTH   I was created in a factory on the lower east side of the city. My central …

Teenagers in the Contemporary Digital Age

A few weeks ago I began the process of creating my first scripted video, which you can watch below, and little did I know what a challenge it would be! Choosing what I would explore in this video was easy, like most of the content in my course, Blogging and Online Communication Techniques, I was …

The Summer of Joy

As a teacher I am very fortunate that over summer I have a lot of time off. It is wonderful that I get the opportunity to recharge and I know that when it is time to head back to work I am really ready and actually looking forward to it. BUT, it is really expensive …

Who do I think I am … online?

The idea of creating or manufacturing an online identity can seem overwhelming, however, it is important that we take control of who we are in an increasingly online world. Jobs are won or lost with a couple of clicks of a mouse – regardless of how well you interviewed! It is the same with professional …

Origin Stories (how stereotypes begin)

I've written about my experiences with Holocaust education before, and have spoken about the rigorous training that went into my preparations to leave for Israel (you can read about it in this earlier blog post). So, when I finally got back into the classroom to teach this topic I was prepared to be bombarded with questions …

We’re all stories in the end

Margret Attwood wrote “In the end, we’ll all become stories” this idea is one that has framed much of my life and study for the past 12 years. It is what draws me to history, to travel and to literature, and it is what draws me to the Holocaust. From my time in Israel, and …

The farewell tour

So at the end of this year I am leaving the job I have held for the past 5 years. I am remaining a teacher but after 5 years of 100km round trips 5 days a week I have taken a position a lot closer to home. This place is like home to me, I …

Ghetto Music

In my last post I explained the significance the Holocaust has had on me over the past year and a half. It even inspired me to return to university. Here is a story I wrote last semester inspired by what I learnt during my time in Israel...    I’m a Jew. But I’m not Jewish. …