Starting on October 7, ordinary citizens rushed to assist their country in its time of need. For those in the food world, efforts often congregated around the kitchen.
A graduate student struggled through interactions with people unaffected or oblivious to the Israel-Hamas war. That changed the second she landed in Israel to volunteer on a farm.
At a time when connection among Jews is more crucial than ever, I’m grateful that an exercise bike parked in my basement has brought friendship and support.