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Stephanie Wellen Levine

Stephanie Wellen Levine is the author of Mystics, Mavericks, And Merrymakers: An Intimate Journey Among Hasidic Girls: winner of Moment Magazine's 2004 Emerging Writer Book Award. Currently, Stephanie is on a spiritual quest as she completes a second book and teaches at Tufts University.

Anna’s Secret: The Dark Descent Of A Peculiar Friendship

March 31, 2017March 30, 2017 by Stephanie Wellen Levine

What began as a lovely, but strange, long-distance friendship, takes a dark turn after an in-person encounter.

Cheese Beats People: Seizing Joy At The Party Of Life

February 13, 2017February 11, 2017 by Stephanie Wellen Levine

The importance of taking pleasures when you can, without worrying about societal expectations.

My Squelched Dream Of Intellectual Freedom

January 10, 2017January 10, 2017 by Stephanie Wellen Levine

In universities and far beyond, ideas that reach past certain narrow boundaries are often squelched. I yearn for freedom of expression.

My Online Political Bullies: Bruised But Hoping For Peace

December 14, 2016December 13, 2016 by Stephanie Wellen Levine

Despite my liberal bent, I was bullied online by left-wing authoritarians who didn’t like some of my ideas. Passions are raging in this political climate, but true learning can only come from calm and peace.

Did Elite Colleges’ Snubbing Of Working-Class Whites Boost Trump?

May 9, 2019November 20, 2016 by Stephanie Wellen Levine

Elite colleges, which symbolize elite culture in many Americans’ minds, often seem particularly unwelcoming to people from white working class backgrounds. Could this shed insight on Trump’s victory?

I Want So Badly To Believe. So Why Am I So Scared?

November 2, 2016 by Stephanie Wellen Levine

Nothing scares me more than thinking that this life is all there is… except believing that it isn’t.

God Needs A Grade In My Class

October 20, 2016 by Stephanie Wellen Levine

We’re used to the idea that God might grade our performance. This teacher has decided to flip the script.

OK Was The New Euphoria: My Journey Into Klonopin

September 20, 2016September 19, 2016 by Stephanie Wellen Levine

Klonopin was gloriously calming during times of grief and anxiety… but then I discovered a horrible risk.

Philosophizing Under A Tree And Other Visions Of The Ideal School

August 10, 2016August 9, 2016 by Stephanie Wellen Levine

Our current schools too often descend into dryness, dullness, and homogenization. Alternative systems thrive and offer many ideas for change. Let’s pursue the dream of inspiring schools that allow all minds, including the quirkiest ones, to flourish.

Dear God: Please Make These Changes To The World

July 14, 2016July 14, 2016 by Stephanie Wellen Levine

Some ideas to go in God’s suggestion box. Because, after all, everything can be improved. Including all of reality.

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