Hannah Geller
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people lover | emmy-nominated | @ajcglobal head of video | jew, zionist, human
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I Had a Date on Capitol Hill
I had a date on Capitol Hill. And no, it’s not what it sounds like. This month, I had the honor of joining the Muslim World League Congressional Interfaith Iftar on Capitol Hill. And one small moment — the date — has stayed with me. As the daily fast of Ramadan came to a close, what had been a room of strangers from across the Middle East, Asia, and America began to feel like a community. Plates of dates were passed around as everyone prepared to break the fast. And something shifted.
The Blogs: Behar-Behukkotai: Beginnings, Endings, In-Between
In Judaism we have beginnings, we have endings, and we have the in-between. For example: Shabbat starts, it ends, and we make havdalah separating it from the new week. We are still mourning Sarah and Yaron, the tragic end of two beautiful Jewish lives. I don’t know about you, though I was filled with uncertainty and shock, as well as fear and disbelief. I got stuck in the in-between, a momentary lapse of faith. But in just a second this all changed.
The Blogs: The Eternal Nation Does Not Fear – We Live
Once again, our greatest nightmare became reality: More innocent Jews murdered. Two innocent Israeli Embassy staff, HY”D, were shot dead on a street by a man who yelled “Free Palestine.” And this time it really could have been me. It happened outside an event hosted by my company. My colleagues were there, and this hits too close to home. As a proud American, Jew, and Zionist who dedicates her life to advocating for the Jewish people, I am here to tell you that ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.
Scarred, But Still Standing - Tisha B'Av 2024
I’m the kind of person who spends their Tisha B’Av watching the Gush Katif documentary on YouTube, crying from my bed. Really. That’s what Tisha B’Av looks like for me. Well, looked like. This year, I don’t need a movie to see Jews suffering. This pain stings daily as I pass by ripped posters of our beautiful hostages, or as my cell phone alerts me of another soldier killed. I, and I am sure many of us, am completely scarred by the ongoing trauma of October 7th and the resulting war.
I Want to Rip Down Hostage Posters, But I Haven't
Even if I try to go without thinking about it, I can’t. Every reminder, every bright red KIDNAPPED poster taped to a street sign, gives me a renewed perspective and appreciation of my day. I read their name. It stops me in my tracks. I look into their eyes. My throat turns into a knot. I learn their age. A pit in my stomach. When I remind my feet to keep moving, I find myself living differently— walking more confidently, praying more intensely.
Mar 16, 2022, 9:58 AM Please note that the posts on The Blogs are contributed by third parties. The opinions, facts and any media content in them are presented solely by the authors, and neither The Times of Israel nor its partners assume any responsibility for them. Please contact us in case of abuse. In case of abuse, Report this post. There are some who only want peace when it’s convenient for them. Let me explain.
USC students return to Los Angeles
Your college experience lasts around four years. After that, real life begins. For college students in 2020, the COVID-19 Pandemic took away some of that already minimal time. In order to take advantage of the little time they had, many USC students returned to campus despite school remaining online. USC Annenberg Radio’s Hannah Geller explains. ********************** Apartment buildings and houses surrounding the USC campus are currently full of USC students studying online.
It's not a shot I'm waiting for
Mar 10, 2021, 9:16 AM Please note that the posts on The Blogs are contributed by third parties. The opinions, facts and any media content in them are presented solely by the authors, and neither The Times of Israel nor its partners assume any responsibility for them. Please contact us in case of abuse. In case of abuse, Report this post. Out of context, you might mistake me for a drug addict. But nope. I’m your average 23 year old American girl.
USC invites community to participate in second-annual “Drug Take Back Day
Three pharmacies around USC will accept prescription drug drop-offs on Nov. 13. USC is hosting its second-annual "Drug Take Back Day" on Friday, Nov. 13. Three USC pharmacies are participating. USC will host its second annual “Drug Take Back Day” on Friday, Nov. 13. The event allows students, staff and faculty to anonymously drop off prescription drugs at local pharmacies.
Galen Center opens as voting site with new safety measures in place
Voters at the Galen Center will cast their ballots in the Hall of Fame room and the first 5,000 voters will receive USC-themed “I Voted” stickers. The Galen Center opened today for in-person voting, with safety measures in place to protect against the spread of COVID-19. (Photo by Ruby Yuan) For USC students, the Galen Center is typically a place to watch the Trojans score baskets or spike the ball. This year, however, students are heading to the arena to cast their ballots.
Wellness in the winter
Tips on caring for your mental health as the seasons begin to change. Hoping to give students a break from online learning, USC will be implementing "wellness days" hoping to aide in destressing. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) As we brace ourselves for the likely COVID-19 spikes this winter, which may lead to more lockdowns, will likely face increased strain once again.
Longtime USC administrator dies at 84
Alan Kreditor, a Trojan of 50 years, was largely credited with establishing the School of Urban Planning. Alan Kreditor worked at USC for 50 years. (USC Photo/Tom Queally) Alan Kreditor, who helped lay the foundations for the Price School of Public Policy and served in various administrative positions in his 50 years at USC, died on Oct. 7. He was 84 years old.
New KXSC show “Around Da World” brings global music to audiences
Junior Thomas Forman aims to spotlight non-Western international artists with his radio show Thomas Forman surrounded by records from his collection (Photo by Charlie Curtin) Adopting the alias “DJ Mr. Dr. Beast Jr.,” Forman spearheaded the brand new KXSC radio show “Around Da World.” The pre-recorded show, which will consist of 12 episodes, aims to explore popular music genres from ten regions of the world.
USG announces new cabinet members, passes Philippine Human Rights Act resolution
The announcement of the new cabinet members comes following the resignations of the former president and vice president. Undergraduate Student Government President Gabe Savage and Vice President Trinity Moore announced five new cabinet members during a Sept. 22 USG meeting, following their recent swearings-in in late August. USG has been in the process of appointing new cabinet members since the resignations of former President Truman Fitz and Vice President Rose Ritch over the summer.
Group of low-income USC students build a social media campaign to make tuition affordable for all
“AffordableSC gives me hope that I can stay a Trojan” John Hubbard Hall houses USC Enrollment Services and Financial Aid. (Photo by Ling Luo) Elizabeth Abreu, a sophomore majoring in international relations, left her family’s home in Kentucky because the conditions in her household made it difficult for her to focus on her studies. Since a flight to Los Angeles was out of her budget, she abruptly moved to Ohio to live with her godmother, an undocumented house cleaner.
South L.A. Community Fridges feed and support local residents
Los Angeles community members are showing their support for one another through a community-based group called Los Angeles Community Fridges, or LACF, that provides free access to food and essential items in L.A. neighborhoods. The fridge network has 15 locations around the greater Los Angeles area. The network’s Instagram, @lacommunityfridges, which shared its first post on July 3, already has more than 21,000 followers.
The suite life of students quarantined at the USC Hotel
Student Health estimates somewhere between 75 and 100 students are currently isolated from their housemates at the South Figueroa building. USC Hotel, renamed in early 2019, currently houses somewhere between 75 and 100 students who have tested positive for COVID-19. (Photo by Gus Ruelas/USC News) Zoom class, FaceTime with friends, room service, repeat: this is the life of dozens of USC students quarantined at the USC Hotel after testing posting for COVID-19.
Dreaming of Brighter Days
Oct 27, 2019, 8:50 AM Please note that the posts on The Blogs are contributed by third parties. The opinions, facts and any media content in them are presented solely by the authors, and neither The Times of Israel nor its partners assume any responsibility for them. Please contact us in case of abuse. In case of abuse, Report this post. I am not a morning person. One year ago I sluggishly opened my eyes in my dark Penn State dorm room. Said “Modeh Ani.” Washed my face. It felt like any other day.
A Matter of When
Apr 28, 2019, 10:13 AM Please note that the posts on The Blogs are contributed by third parties. The opinions, facts and any media content in them are presented solely by the authors, and neither The Times of Israel nor its partners assume any responsibility for them. Please contact us in case of abuse. In case of abuse, Report this post. It was only a matter of when it would happen again.
Abroad in Italy, I'm the stranger at the Seder
Apr 4, 2019, 7:35 AM Please note that the posts on The Blogs are contributed by third parties. The opinions, facts and any media content in them are presented solely by the authors, and neither The Times of Israel nor its partners assume any responsibility for them. Please contact us in case of abuse. In case of abuse, Report this post. Stomach growling, I wonder why I chose to spend Passover in Italy of all places. Italy! Land of the pizza and home of the pasta.
High Prevalence And Low Prevention Of Lawyers’ Eating Disorders
In a recent, large-scale study of law student mental health from the Journal of Legal Education, 27% of law students (18% of male respondents and 34% of female respondents) screened positive for eating disorders. Only 3% of respondents had actually been diagnosed. This low diagnosis rate is hardly unique to the legal profession. Without explicit attention, eating disorders are difficult to detect.
Fries, Feelings, And Mindful Eating
At a recent “mindful eating” workshop I hosted for friends, the conversation over dinner turned from satiation cues—which signal when to stop eating—to a different source of satiation: our love lives. As two guests swapped stories about their adorable, attentive, affectionate, new boyfriends, I silently polished off several servings worth of parsnip fries, directly from the serving dish.
Mindfulness And Emotional Eating
When I started working at a law firm, the first things I did were set up my voicemail and gain ten pounds. Like any good associate, I responded by taking full advantage of my sweet United Healthcare package. Between Westlaw trainings and Urgent Client Matters, I squeezed in visits to a nutritionist, acupuncturist, and massage therapist (who I think was committing insurance fraud). I gained some cute handouts about carbohydrates, a collection of leftover needles, and five more pounds.
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