Yael Hammerman

Yael is a student in the Jewish Theological Seminary Rabbinical School and The Davidson School, and is a graduate of List College's Double Degree Program. She is currently the director of student placement for The Rabbinical School and H. L. Miller Cantorial School, and has served as coordinator for the InterSeminary Dialogue group and Isha el Akhota: The Women's Center at JTS.


Articles by Yael Hammerman

Sharing is Letting Go of Control

Letting go is hard work, but loosening our grip will ultimately make us feel freer.

Say No To Revenge And Grudges

When we bear a grudge or take revenge, we do not allow other people to say they are sorry and fix their mistakes.

How to Use Your Most Powerful Weapon

We are defined by how we use our tongues and by the words that leave our lips each day.

Actions Have Consequences

Every action we take produces a reaction.

THNX God!

Like the Israelites, we too have much to be thankful for in our lives

Breaking the Cycle of Deceit

Before the deceit follows us with serious consequences, we must figure out how to call a truce.

It Was a Dark and Stormy Night…

Like an ark, our families provide us with shelter and guide us through life.

Waiting for the Cookie to Cool

There are many experiences in life that are well worth waiting for.

The Grass is Always Greener on the Other Side

Like Sarah, we must realize that envy leads us to make poor choices and treat others unfairly.