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My Hardships Don't Give Me Strength. Here's Why.
I found out I had an ear and sinus infection this past week. I remember sitting down in a chair at the pharmacy, waiting to get my antibiotic medication, tears rolling down my face. Pharmacists had rattled something off about not having the right dosage prescribed by my doctor, and mentioned the word "delay." My ear felt terrible, and the fatigue had set in. Everyone was staring at me because I had held up the line while the pharmacists mumbled. Little did I know, I was also

Nasiyah Isra-Ul
Nov 125 min read


Why I Didn't Fast for Yom Kippur This Year
Pekuach nefesh, innui nefesh? To fast, or not to fast?

Nasiyah Isra-Ul
Oct 124 min read


Elul Reflection #2
It's officially September, and we've only got two more weeks of the month of Elul. Time has definitely flown by. But it's been...

Nasiyah Isra-Ul
Sep 87 min read


Elul Week 1 Recap
My first week of Elul recap! This week, forgiveness versus teshuva.

Nasiyah Isra-Ul
Sep 16 min read


Using Pattern Recognition to Avoid Negative Energy
For the first time ever, I’m writing a book that publicizes parts of my life previously unknown to the world, from being an abuse...

Nasiyah Isra-Ul
Aug 203 min read


A Survivor's Prayer
A powerful sample from a draft of my upcoming book about trauma, healing, and religious rediscovery.

Nasiyah Isra-Ul
Aug 32 min read


Redefining Strength
In these troubled times, we can find hope in the strength we hold within. A personal reflection.

Nasiyah Isra-Ul
Jul 276 min read


My Queer Jewish Soul
What's the possible connection between Shavuot and Pride Month? Is there space for my queer Jewish soul?

Nasiyah Isra-Ul
Jun 54 min read


Understanding Pekuach Nefesh & Neurodivergence
Pekuach nefesh is a fundamental principle of Judaism that deals with balancing quality of life with life's commitments, especially religious

Nasiyah Isra-Ul
Apr 44 min read


Unmasking Chronic Illness While Autistic
Pekuach nefesh is a fundamental principle of Judaism that deals with balancing quality of life with life's commitments, especially religious

Nasiyah Isra-Ul
Mar 206 min read


A Neurodivergent Purim
This week is Purim. A fun time full of festivities, carnivals, parties, and costumes. But is that all there is to it?

Nasiyah Isra-Ul
Mar 116 min read


An AuDHD-Friendly Guide to Identifying Toxic Traits
It can be hard to know when relationships are toxic when you are a literal thinker. Here's what I've learned.

Nasiyah Isra-Ul
Mar 115 min read
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