The Choice

By Nancy C. Snowden

How should we move forward in a world that feels like it is ripping at the seams and actively seems to be working to stop us—and the Jewish community we are a part of—from being exactly who we are, Jewish. We mustn’t give in to hate, and we must continue to love each other, our neighbors and the world. Hate must not win.

Today, and every day, while I am always Nancy, I am most certainly also Binah, my Hebrew name. I am Jewish and I am unrelenting. While I am afraid, I will not let that fear change who I am.

Spirituality, BlogDanielle CantorOctober 29, 2018Bluntly Written, Judaism, Spirituality, Pittsburgh

Mayonnaise Sandwiches

By Nancy C. Snowden

The young boy I was sitting next to unzipped his shiny red vinyl lunchbox and pulled out a massive homemade Rice Krispies® Treat covered in plastic wrap. I unrolled my brown paper bag and pulled out a sandwich. I opened it up and found nothing inside but mayonnaise. I looked over at his snack longingly…

This was how I became aware that some people in the world have a lot, and some people do not.

Money, BlogDanielle CantorOctober 16, 2018Bluntly Written, Professional, financial planning, finance, financial literacy

The Breakfast Club

By Nancy C. Snowden

I am often asked why I work for a fraternity and what I as a woman could possibly glean, let alone benefit from, in this role. While I could provide numerous examples of what working for a fraternity has taught me, what I have learned about the desperate need for more resources and transparency around men, masculinity, and mental health often takes my breath away.

News & Culture, BlogDanielle CantorSeptember 18, 2018Bluntly Written, Fraternity, ZBT, Zeta Beta Tau, Mental health, toxic masculinity

Outfits Speak Louder than Words

By Nancy C. Snowden

I remember clearly one conversation about attire, what to wear, what not to wear. The advice I was given was this: “Always wear a suit, you want to model what they wear; you want to be one of them.” I struggled with this because if you know even the smallest bit about my personality, a suit is the farthest thing from being representative of who I am.

News & Culture, Career, BlogDanielle CantorAugust 16, 2018Outfit, Bluntly Written, Workplace, Professional