Libby Cohen

Hi! My name is Libby Cohen and I am a senior at UW Madison majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a certificate in Religious Studies. I grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and come from a Conservative Jewish background. My religious identity is extremely important to me and helps guide my morals and values. I grew up attending Jewish Day School, Jewish summer camp as a camper and counselor, and being a tutor for incoming Bar/Bat Mitzvah students, as well as being involved in Jewish life on campus. I am fascinated by the ways in which people learn to lead and are guided by their religious and spiritual identities. I also find comfort in knowing the ways in which these traditions influence people’s everyday lives. I am interested in the intersection between long-standing traditions and modern religious practices, and I am looking forward to learning from my peers in order to deepen my understanding of religion in today’s world.