In the aftermath of October 7, I began wearing a Jewish star. Not long after, I added dog tags calling for the return of the hostages and a small yellow pin.  Yet as a therapist, I never wanted my religion to play any role in the therapeutic process, so before each session, I would discreetly tuck my Jewish star necklace beneath my blouse.  My clients come from many backgrounds, including Muslims, Catholics, atheists, and Jews, and I always sought to be a neutral presence, focused solely on the concerns they brought forth. I did not want my religion to be a distraction, especially as the war in Gaza escalated, with public discourse growing increasingly polarized, even within the........

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