Ashkenazi Jew Personal Statement

I am a twenty-two-year-old Jewish American with roots in both Russia and Hungary. This makes me an Ashkenazi Jew. An Ashkenazi Jew is someone whose ancestors originated in Eastern Europe. I was raised as a Reform Jew during my childhood, and I still practice my religion. I like to go to the temple on High Holy Days and celebrate holidays with my family. I am a female and work part-time as a Behavior Technician for ABA Psychological Services, as well as a student aide in the Bursar Office at Hofstra University while pursuing a full-time graduate program. I belong to the middle-class socioeconomic status, as my parents support me, and I live at home while attending graduate school. However, if I had to support myself at this time in my life,

The Jewish population accounts for only 1% of the total population, making being Jewish all the more special to me. I am proud of the Jewish people's willingness to fight for their rights and the injustice they have faced. I am grateful to be able to appreciate the closeness of family that comes with celebrating holidays, the closeness of the Jewish community, autonomy, and how strong and how much Jewish people stick together regardless of the circumstances. I have the opportunity to prioritize calm and peace in my life because I am Jewish. I appreciate that Jews have a deep bond with Israel, the holy land, and that practicing Jews can take advantage of their birthright, a free trip to Israel, to deepen their understanding and respect for both the country and Judaism. Based on my cultural identity, people would assume that I am academically inclined. Academics and highly regarded careers are frequently promoted in Judaism, and many Jewish families expect their children to work in white-collar jobs and be financially successful in life. Another generalization is that, in my culture, family is very important. Jewish households are close-knit; ties and traditions are

As Jews, we are taught to treat everyone with kindness, as we would like to be treated. As a result, I believe that someone can assume that I will be a dependable and loyal friend, empathetic, and prioritize my relationships with others. According to Chapter Nine, White Americans of European Descent, Jews are familiar with counseling and psychotherapy and regard it as an acceptable experience. As a result, I was fortunate to grow up with a favorable attitude toward mental health and counseling. As a counselor, I hope to be an inspiration to clients who are resistant to counseling and to provide them with positive insight into what counseling comprises and how the process works. Some clients may be apprehensive about seeking counseling because they fear that the counselor will not understand them or their worldview. Broaching in the early sessions with a client allows for more efficient rapport building with clients from multicultural and diverse backgrounds. I believe I can easily become an advocate for numerous ethnic groups because I do not discriminate based on people's culture or beliefs. Regardless of the circumstances, everyone deserves the same opportunity for