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Shalom, I’m Max Bleich! Welcome to my blog! I am a writer, content creator, aspiring educator, and recent graduate of Tel Aviv University (M.A. Political Science). I earned my B.A. in Judaic Studies from the University of Cincinnati and a Graduate Certificate in Judaic Studies from the same institution. In my smol boi days, I served as Online Editor-in-Chief and Opinion Editor for The Beachcomber, and served as Editor of TheTechTile, where I wrote way too many editorials and briefs regarding the consumer electronics industry, politics, and the like. Today, this website is a home for all of my selected past work. I’ve been published in The Burr at Kent State University, The American Israelite, and The Times of Israel Online.  I am currently working towards another advanced degree at Kent State University. To contact me, feel free to send an email at bleichmj@gmail.com. Thank you for visiting!

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  1. Olivia FrancesAugust 9, 2020 at 10:08 AM

    So cool, Max! I didn’t know some of these things about you. Amazing!

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