Hila Ratzabi
Hila Ratzabi is a poet, writing coach, freelance editor, and the editor of Ritualwell.org. She holds an MFA in writing from Sarah Lawrence College, a BA in English from Barnard College, and a BA in Jewish philosophy from List College of the Jewish Theological Seminary.
Articles by Hila Ratzabi
The Wisdom of Etty Hillesum
The Dutch Holocaust victim wrote: “Ultimately what matters most is to bear the pain, to cope with it, and to keep a small corner of one’s soul unsullied, come what may.”
What Were Pogroms?
Anti-Jewish violence sweeping the Russian Empire in the late 19th century spurred many Jews to emigrate and organize politically.
Ancient/Medieval Jewish History
Jewish Ghettos of Pre-Emancipation Europe
In many cities, Jews were forced to live and work in specific areas.
What Is Herem?
The traditional ban separating a person from the Jewish community.
Who Was Rabbi Akiva?
The second-century sage was the inspiration for many legends and may have died as a martyr.
Who Was Rashi?
The most widely read Jewish Bible commentator, he also wrote a running commentary to the Babylonian Talmud.
