Share your story: Voices in Between

This is a space for young Jewish people, primarily in the US, to share honest and nuanced perspectives on Israel. Here, there are no “right” or “wrong” feelings — only your story. This storytelling platform is part of a master’s thesis research project. Its purpose is simple: to show that young Jewish people hold complex, layered, and sometimes contradictory relationships with Israel — and that all of those perspectives deserve space.

Your story will be shared anonymously on Instagram @voicesinbtwn. Nothing you submit will ever be linked to your name or identity. You don’t need a clear opinion. You don’t need to take a side. This is not a space for debate — it’s a space for honesty, reflection, and nuance.

Note: Submissions may be edited or shortened for clarity, readability, or Instagram formatting, but your perspective and voice will be preserved. Hate speech or discriminatory language of any kind will not be tolerated.

Your age range

18-22

23-27

28-34

35+

Do you identify as Jewish?

Yes

Other

Connection to Israel (10 being very strong)

Political Affiliation

Left

Center

Right

Don't label

Prefer not to say

Other

Where are you submitting from? (City, state, country)

Your story
Keep it under 250 words if possible. There's no right way to do this — you might reflect on a memory, a feeling, or something you've never said out loud. Some questions to get you started if you need them:

When you think about Israel, what's the first feeling that comes up — and where do you think it comes from?

Has there been a moment — a conversation, a trip, a news story — that changed or complicated how you feel?

Is there something you believe or feel about Israel that you find hard to say publicly? What makes it hard?

What do you wish people understood more?

Try to be honest and specific — you don’t need to have a “position,” just a story or reflection that feels meaningful to you.

If someone reads this story, what’s the main thing you want them to understand?

By submitting, I confirm:

By checking this box, you consent to your story being shared anonymously on Voices in Between. Minor formatting may be applied for readability, but your voice will remain intact.

If you want to be contacted about this project or future storytelling opportunities, you can leave your email here. Leave blank to stay fully anonymous.