Author: Cameron Julia Andersen

In his editor’s letter, Brett Krutzsch reflects on the pervasiveness of religion across different geographies, cultures, and platforms. “Religion is everywhere,” he writes, “which can be wonderful and horrifying.” We hope this summer issue’s articles and podcast episode can help…

How did summer camps become such an important aspect of the American Jewish experience? Sandra Fox, author of The Jews of Summer: Summer Camp and Jewish Culture in Postwar America, joins us to discuss what led to the growth and…

In his editor’s letter, Brett Krutzsch recalls his experience in Jerusalem on the eve of Y2K. The 21st century “did not bring an end to the internet or the global reliance on computer technologies,” he writes. “Let’s hope that’s for…

In his editor’s letter, Brett Krutzsch reflects on the potential power in conversations by considering how Passover encourages us to approach the world through asking questions: “The process of asking questions and talking is literally the first step to taking…

In his editor’s letter, Brett Krutzsch reflects on the play Leopoldstadt and what it reveals about today’s political situation. The European Jews in the play could not anticipate what was to happen to them; today, we do have an awareness…

Join us on Wednesday, March 8th at 7 PM EST for a discussion about the connection between Jews and comedy to mark the release of Dr. Jennifer Caplan’s new book, Funny, You Don’t Look Funny: Judaism and Humor from The Silent…

Welcome to the first 2023 issue of the Revealer! In his editor’s letter, Brett Krutzsch situates this issue within conversations of race and power that exist within and extend beyond religious communities.  Our February issue opens with Philip Deslippe’s “When…

As we near the end of 2022, the Revealer’s staff and contributors are both lamenting the religious, societal, and cultural steps backwards we’ve experienced and fondly remembering the year’s bright spots. In his editor’s letter, Brett Krutzsch reflects on the…

Join us on Tuesday, November 15th at 7 PM EST for a discussion with Dr. Bradley Onishi, author of Preparing for War: The Extremist History of White Christian Nationalism — And What Comes Next. He will be in conversation with…

In his editor’s letter for the October special issue, Brett Krutzsch writes of the proliferation of anti-trans bills in recent years and the dedication of the Revealer to illuminating the stories of transgender Americans.  The special issue thus begins with…