I am thankful for the CJL because as soon as I walk in, I feel at home.
The CJL has impacted my Jewish identity by making it a more accessible facet of who I am. While in high school, I was not able to embrace my Jewish identity to the extent I would have preferred. Being able to do just that and grow as a young Jewish woman in a supportive community that doesn’t try to dictate to me what it means to be Jewish makes all the difference.