Taglit

In Hebrew, "Taglit" means discovery. This piece is both a tribute to and a product of personal revelationof identity, heritage, and voice. Written during a time of spiritual and artistic reconnection, Taglit draws inspiration from the rhythms of introspection and the unpredictable momentum of growth. The piece follows the arc of my Birthright trip to Israelone that began in the quiet intimacy of kibbutz life, where getting to know everyone meant embracing both camaraderie and the occasional tension (including some memorable roommate skirmishes and an unfortunately-timed incident on the bus). From there, we moved into the depth and complexity of Jerusalem. I fell in love with the architecture, the layers of history, and the weight of sacred groundespecially in the aftermath of the October 7th attacks, whose echoes were still present at the site we visited. The journey continued to Masada, where a sunrise hike offered a moment of reflection and awe, high above the sprawling desert below. That was followed by the surreal stillness of the Dead Seaits texture like Purell, its calm almost otherworldlyand evenings around the kibbutz campfire, singing songs that bridged continents and generations. The final chapter: Tel Aviv. Purim in full swing. Markets buzzing. A whirlwind bar crawl. Laughter. Color. Joy. This last section of the piece dances with that energyunapologetically vibrant and full of life.