Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection in Judaism with Sarah Hurwitz

In this video find out why Sarah Hurwitz, a high-level White House speechwriter who crafted messages for President Barack Obama and the First Lady, Michell Obama, pivoted from national politics into a deeper search for her Jewish identity. The book connects deeply with Jewish concepts such as how we use speech and how we care for others, and became a reality after Hurwitz, a graduate of Harvard and Harvard Law, reconnected with her Jewish identity 20 years after leaving Hebrew school. After watching the video, use the prompts below to learn more and get your students thinking.