Campus climate informs student encounters on university campuses. Research indicates that discrim... more Campus climate informs student encounters on university campuses. Research indicates that discriminatory campus experiences impact the social, emotional, professional, and academic development of students. Although many studies discuss inequity among marginalized student groups, institutional Anti-Semitism is minimally discussed in scholarship. The current qualitative phenomenological study contributes to this literature gap by providing insight into the lived experiences of Jewish students in Counseling and Couple and Family Therapy programs who encountered Anti-Semitism at a public university. The guiding research question for this study was: What are the lived experiences of Jewish students who encounter Anti-Semitism on university campuses? Data collection involved online semi-structured interviews of participants and was followed by data analysis processes of thematic analysis and cross-case synthesis. Results indicated that being Jewish on campus includes four main challenges ...
Clinging to Golem: A Historical and Contemporary Protector , 2023
The Golem of Prague was created by Rabbi Judah Löw as a protective response to anti-Semitism and ... more The Golem of Prague was created by Rabbi Judah Löw as a protective response to anti-Semitism and blood libels that threatened the Jews of Prague. Golem is an enduring archetype that lives on after death and is relevant to contemporary society. In recent years, a global interest in Golem's mythical persona has evolved and is reflected in modern literature, art, and pop culture. In this paper, the reader is introduced to several historical and new-age archetypes derived from Golem-themed stories authored by diverse writers. Among Jewish authors, attempts to bring back the richness of Yiddish language through literature and deep longing for sanctuary from anti-Semitism are embedded in Golem tales. However, the choice to either mask or reveal one's Jewishness through story is experienced in multiple ways, such as safeguarding internal essence, ethnic suppression, or transformation of vulnerability into liberation. Whether cloaked or openly Jewish in literature, the sacred Golem archetype offers healing for people who encounter anti-Semitism, systemic racism, and/or marginalization.
The Lived Experiences of Anti-Semitism Encountered by Jewish Students on University Campuses: A Phenomenological Study , 2023
Campus climate informs student encounters on university campuses. Research indicates that discrim... more Campus climate informs student encounters on university campuses. Research indicates that discriminatory campus experiences impact the social, emotional, professional, and academic development of students. Although many studies discuss inequity among marginalized student groups, institutional Anti-Semitism is minimally discussed in scholarship. The current qualitative phenomenological study contributes to this literature gap by providing insight into the lived experiences of Jewish students in Counseling and Couple and Family Therapy programs who encountered Anti-Semitism at a public university. The guiding research question for this study was: What are the lived experiences of Jewish students who encounter Anti-Semitism on university campuses? Data collection involved online semi-structured interviews of participants and was followed by data analysis processes of thematic analysis and crosscase synthesis. Results indicated that being Jewish on campus includes four main challenges of (a) experiences of disclosing, externalizing, or embodying Jewish identity, (b) experiences of Anti-Semitism, (c) exclusionary experiences within multicultural education and courses, and (d) exclusionary experiences within social justice advocacy and minority status. Findings prompt future utilization of historical trauma informed instructional models and intergroup contact interventions within research and teaching in Counseling and Couple and Family Therapy programs.
Online counselor education programs accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and... more Online counselor education programs accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs are growing in number, however little research exists comparing online and on-campus student outcomes. This study examined the impact of program modality (online versus on-campus) on Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam subscale scores of 451 students with an emphasis on the Helping Relationships subscale. Significant results included on-campus students performing higher on the Helping Relationships subscale and online students performing higher on the Career Development subscale. Analysis found no statistical difference on the remaining six subscales. Implications for counselor education are discussed. Author's Notes Chaya Abrams, Department of Counselor Education, Adams State University; Adriana de Raet, Department of Counselor Education, Adams State University; Deanna McCulloch, Department of Counselor Education, Adams State University; Gregory M....
Campus climate informs student encounters on university campuses. Research indicates that discrim... more Campus climate informs student encounters on university campuses. Research indicates that discriminatory campus experiences impact the social, emotional, professional, and academic development of students. Although many studies discuss inequity among marginalized student groups, institutional Anti-Semitism is minimally discussed in scholarship. The current qualitative phenomenological study contributes to this literature gap by providing insight into the lived experiences of Jewish students in Counseling and Couple and Family Therapy programs who encountered Anti-Semitism at a public university. The guiding research question for this study was: What are the lived experiences of Jewish students who encounter Anti-Semitism on university campuses? Data collection involved online semi-structured interviews of participants and was followed by data analysis processes of thematic analysis and cross-case synthesis. Results indicated that being Jewish on campus includes four main challenges ...
Clinging to Golem: A Historical and Contemporary Protector , 2023
The Golem of Prague was created by Rabbi Judah Löw as a protective response to anti-Semitism and ... more The Golem of Prague was created by Rabbi Judah Löw as a protective response to anti-Semitism and blood libels that threatened the Jews of Prague. Golem is an enduring archetype that lives on after death and is relevant to contemporary society. In recent years, a global interest in Golem's mythical persona has evolved and is reflected in modern literature, art, and pop culture. In this paper, the reader is introduced to several historical and new-age archetypes derived from Golem-themed stories authored by diverse writers. Among Jewish authors, attempts to bring back the richness of Yiddish language through literature and deep longing for sanctuary from anti-Semitism are embedded in Golem tales. However, the choice to either mask or reveal one's Jewishness through story is experienced in multiple ways, such as safeguarding internal essence, ethnic suppression, or transformation of vulnerability into liberation. Whether cloaked or openly Jewish in literature, the sacred Golem archetype offers healing for people who encounter anti-Semitism, systemic racism, and/or marginalization.
The Lived Experiences of Anti-Semitism Encountered by Jewish Students on University Campuses: A Phenomenological Study , 2023
Campus climate informs student encounters on university campuses. Research indicates that discrim... more Campus climate informs student encounters on university campuses. Research indicates that discriminatory campus experiences impact the social, emotional, professional, and academic development of students. Although many studies discuss inequity among marginalized student groups, institutional Anti-Semitism is minimally discussed in scholarship. The current qualitative phenomenological study contributes to this literature gap by providing insight into the lived experiences of Jewish students in Counseling and Couple and Family Therapy programs who encountered Anti-Semitism at a public university. The guiding research question for this study was: What are the lived experiences of Jewish students who encounter Anti-Semitism on university campuses? Data collection involved online semi-structured interviews of participants and was followed by data analysis processes of thematic analysis and crosscase synthesis. Results indicated that being Jewish on campus includes four main challenges of (a) experiences of disclosing, externalizing, or embodying Jewish identity, (b) experiences of Anti-Semitism, (c) exclusionary experiences within multicultural education and courses, and (d) exclusionary experiences within social justice advocacy and minority status. Findings prompt future utilization of historical trauma informed instructional models and intergroup contact interventions within research and teaching in Counseling and Couple and Family Therapy programs.
Online counselor education programs accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and... more Online counselor education programs accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs are growing in number, however little research exists comparing online and on-campus student outcomes. This study examined the impact of program modality (online versus on-campus) on Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam subscale scores of 451 students with an emphasis on the Helping Relationships subscale. Significant results included on-campus students performing higher on the Helping Relationships subscale and online students performing higher on the Career Development subscale. Analysis found no statistical difference on the remaining six subscales. Implications for counselor education are discussed. Author's Notes Chaya Abrams, Department of Counselor Education, Adams State University; Adriana de Raet, Department of Counselor Education, Adams State University; Deanna McCulloch, Department of Counselor Education, Adams State University; Gregory M....
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