Archive: Reflections
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Making a House a Home
Rabbi Daniel Schaefer reflects on the High Holy Days. By Rabbi Daniel Schaefer, Interim Director for Jewish Life The fall is a busy time on the Jewish calendar. The new year…
October 18, 2023
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Global Hearts: Connections Created Through Service
By Caroline Lacitignola (C’26) The Audacity of Peace Conference in Berlin was an unforgettable and transformational experience that left an indelible mark on my heart and mind.…
October 4, 2023
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The Torch of Peace: A Trip to Berlin
By Mary “Molly” Pflaum (SFS’26) The setting sun’s rays set the skyline of Berlin aflame. On a stage set against the golden background of the great Brandenburg Gate,…
October 4, 2023
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Reflections from Fr. Matthew Carnes, S.J., Mass of the Holy Spirit, 2023
Mass of the Holy Spirit – 2023 – Georgetown University Fr. Matthew Carnes, S.J. Today, in our Mass of the Holy Spirit, we continue a tradition stretching back to 1548…
August 23, 2023
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A Year of Being Interreligious
A reflection by Lin Henke, (C’23) I know it’s Friday because I’m walking home from Shabbat. Makom has been vacuumed, the kitchen counters have been wiped, and my body feels…
May 15, 2023
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Reflection: The Kumari of Patan
By Nami Bolat, (C ’25) We sped through the Patan Durbar Museum to arrive at our next destination in time: a visit with the Kumari of Patan. The Kumari Devi we met that…
May 4, 2023
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Reflection: Understanding Connection During Holi in Kathmandu
By Amelia Benjamin (SFS ’25) Before taking the course “Lived Pluralism: Lessons from Nepal,” the only thing I knew about Holi was that it was called the festival of…
May 3, 2023
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Welcoming the Georgetown Community to Shabbat
By Rabbi Daniel Schaefer, Interim Director for Jewish Life One of my favorite aspects of celebrating Shabbat at Georgetown is that we get to welcome guests every Friday night for…
May 3, 2023
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Reflection: Journey Through Jerusalem
By Shaddy Makhlouf (SFS’25) As I reflect on my trip to Jerusalem just a couple of weeks ago, I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of this…
April 24, 2023
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Reflection: Finding Balance in Florence
By Mary Nguyen (C’25) I rely on my habits every day. From checking my emails to getting to class, falling back on second nature allows me to redistribute my focus to more…
April 13, 2023