#  Graduate Profile: Francesca Rubinson, MDiv '24 

 





May 13, 2024

 

 

     ![Francesca Rubinson, MDiv '24](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/hds2/files/francescarubinson-900x600.jpg?itok=WrhEqBt7) 

Francesca Rubinson, MDiv '24 / Courtesy Photo

 



 

## How I've Changed 

In my time at HDS, I have grown and changed through my work as an interfaith chaplain. I learned many skills for spiritual care in the context of the hospital, university, and social justice movement settings. I have also deepened my knowledge of Jewish texts and history, with the chance to do so in a uniquely pluralistic environment. I have learned so much from my peers with different backgrounds and identities and am grateful for those wonderful friendships!

## Memorable Moment 

I will always remember watching an awesome drag performance at the 2024 HDS Solidarity Ball! It was a much-needed moment of joy and silliness.

## Favorite Class or Professor 

It's hard to choose, but I probably have to say "Birds in Religion and Mythology" with Professor Kimberley Patton, which invited me to think about topics I don't usually study.

## Message of Thanks 

I would like to thank my family, housemates, friends, and partner for all of their love and support! Special thanks to my HDS advisors (formally and informally): professors Ann Braude, Annette Yoshiko Reed, Shaul Magid, Kerry Maloney, and Margaret Okada-Scheck.

## What I Hope to Be Remembered By 

I hope to be remembered for co-founding the student organization Feminists Making Midrash and helping to grow HDS Jews for Liberation into a thriving alternative Jewish space on campus. I hope my fellow students will remember sharing cider, tea, and snacks with me in the Commons. I also hope that Harvard will divest from war and occupation in Israel/Palestine.

## Future Plans 

I plan to continue building creative, inclusive, and justice-oriented Jewish communities!



 

 

 



 

 See also:- [ Student Activities and Interviews ](/discover-stories-about/student-activities-and-interviews)
- [ Commencement ](/topic-tags/commencement)
- [ Commencement 2024 ](/topic-tags/commencement-2024)