Sara Himeles

Sara is editor in chief at Unpacked. She has created and managed content and strategic communications for former Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and presidential candidate Barack Obama. Sara received rabbinical ordination from Ziegler at American Jewish University in Los Angeles and her BA in communications and public service from the University of Pennsylvania.

Why doesn’t Israel have a constitution?

“The very fact that we don’t have acceptable rules of the game is the reason for all the problems.”

When does legitimate criticism become ‘incitement’?

Three Israeli public figures came under criticism this week for incitement against the prime minister and his government.

How to celebrate Tu Bishvat

Everything you need to know about the Jewish New Year for Trees

9 things you need to know about the Black-Jewish relationship in America

“The great challenge is for voices of compassion and mutual respect to rise above the prevailing din of acrimony, misunderstanding and distrust.”

Barbara Walters’ Jewish identity

“To my great surprise, Israel overwhelmed me and aroused feelings I never knew I had. I couldn’t get over the beauty of the land.”

What does Hanukkah mean to you?

Spread light like a shamash candle this Hanukkah

Appreciate forgotten heroes this Hanukkah

Rededicate to your goals this Hanukkah

Publicizing the miracle this Hanukkah

Gratitude for miracles this Hanukkah

Who are the Israeli Druze?

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