Michal Leibowitz

Aug 25, 2024 | nytimes.com | Michal Leibowitz

In its most recent survey on the topic, the polling giant YouGov found that half of Americans admit to having "spread a piece of gossip." YouGov did not report that the other half of Americans are filthy little liars, but it probably could have. Gossip - often defined as informal talk about people who are not present - is a universal feature of human culture. It's also long been the target of passionate, widespread censure.

Dec 12, 2023 | thedispatch.com | Michal Leibowitz

On the first night of Hanukkah last week, I attended a candle lighting celebration at Stanford University, my alma mater. The public event seemed muted this year: fewer people in the crowd, fewer children, and less energy. Even the ice menorah looked smaller (I first thought this a trick of the mind, but the rabbi confirmed it). I was surprised.

Dec 12, 2023 | aol.com | Michal Leibowitz

On the first night of Hanukkah last week, I attended a candle lighting celebration at Stanford University, my alma mater. The public event seemed muted this year: fewer people in the crowd, fewer children, and less energy. Even the ice menorah looked smaller (I first thought this a trick of the mind, but the rabbi confirmed it). I was surprised.

Dec 12, 2023 | news.yahoo.com | Michal Leibowitz

On the first night of Hanukkah last week, I attended a candle lighting celebration at Stanford University, my alma mater. The public event seemed muted this year: fewer people in the crowd, fewer children, and less energy. Even the ice menorah looked smaller (I first thought this a trick of the mind, but the rabbi confirmed it). I was surprised.