Michelle Boorstein
@michelleboorstein.bsky.social
curious religion reporter. cockapoo-obsessed. I have questions.
“We live in a tough time” - women cheering for students, federal workers, anyone just randomly exiting subway in DC this morn
November 25, 2025 at 12:48 PM
“We live in a tough time” - women cheering for students, federal workers, anyone just randomly exiting subway in DC this morn
US Jews overwhelmingly say Israel’s existence is “vital” to the long term future of the Jewish people 9/9
October 4, 2025 at 2:22 PM
US Jews overwhelmingly say Israel’s existence is “vital” to the long term future of the Jewish people 9/9
US Jews place blame for the war’s continuation on Hamas and Bibi
8/x
8/x
October 4, 2025 at 2:22 PM
US Jews place blame for the war’s continuation on Hamas and Bibi
8/x
8/x
Most US Jews “very” concerned about Israeli hostages, threat of Hamas, Gaza civilians and Israeli soldiers 7/x
October 4, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Most US Jews “very” concerned about Israeli hostages, threat of Hamas, Gaza civilians and Israeli soldiers 7/x
Most US Jews accept Gazans being ruled by leaders of their choice - but not Hamas, or Israel 6/x
October 4, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Most US Jews accept Gazans being ruled by leaders of their choice - but not Hamas, or Israel 6/x
Most US Jews believe Israel and an independent Palestinian state can coexist peacefully 5/x
October 4, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Most US Jews believe Israel and an independent Palestinian state can coexist peacefully 5/x
US Jews are much more critical of Netanyahu’s leadership than in 2020 4/x
October 4, 2025 at 2:22 PM
US Jews are much more critical of Netanyahu’s leadership than in 2020 4/x
US Jews split down the middle whether they approve/disapprove of Israel’s military action in Gaza 3/x
October 4, 2025 at 2:22 PM
US Jews split down the middle whether they approve/disapprove of Israel’s military action in Gaza 3/x
More than 1/3 of US Jews say Israel has committed genocide; 61 percent say it’s committed war crimes 2/x
October 4, 2025 at 2:22 PM
More than 1/3 of US Jews say Israel has committed genocide; 61 percent say it’s committed war crimes 2/x
Billions in public $$ have gone to protect houses of worship and religious schools since 9/11. Much of it went to more-threatened religious minorities.
This week’s attack on a Minneapolis church could be a “wake up” for Catholics on security $$.
Story in the replies
This week’s attack on a Minneapolis church could be a “wake up” for Catholics on security $$.
Story in the replies
August 30, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Billions in public $$ have gone to protect houses of worship and religious schools since 9/11. Much of it went to more-threatened religious minorities.
This week’s attack on a Minneapolis church could be a “wake up” for Catholics on security $$.
Story in the replies
This week’s attack on a Minneapolis church could be a “wake up” for Catholics on security $$.
Story in the replies
Capitol Hill, summer 2025
July 9, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Capitol Hill, summer 2025
Tailgating, nuns wearing White Sox or Da Pope tshirts over their habits - welcome to Pope Leo’s Chicago baseball Mass
June 14, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Tailgating, nuns wearing White Sox or Da Pope tshirts over their habits - welcome to Pope Leo’s Chicago baseball Mass
New decor on our main conference room at
@washingtonpost.com
@washingtonpost.com
June 12, 2025 at 3:19 PM
New decor on our main conference room at
@washingtonpost.com
@washingtonpost.com
May 5, 2025 at 1:27 PM
What a completely different era this is for Christianity and politics in America. Even in the overtly anti-Catholic periods of US history, it's impossible to picture a US president doing something akin to this.
What do you think he's saying here? How will it be taken?
What do you think he's saying here? How will it be taken?
May 3, 2025 at 10:14 AM
What a completely different era this is for Christianity and politics in America. Even in the overtly anti-Catholic periods of US history, it's impossible to picture a US president doing something akin to this.
What do you think he's saying here? How will it be taken?
What do you think he's saying here? How will it be taken?
BREAKING: Dogs can literally sit at the table in restaurants in Rome and now I understand the power of Italy through history
April 29, 2025 at 9:04 AM
BREAKING: Dogs can literally sit at the table in restaurants in Rome and now I understand the power of Italy through history
This is my desk. A Benedict bobble head. A Francis fan. A pope drawing by my kid. I am the right person to head to Rome.
LET’S GO 🙏
LET’S GO 🙏
April 24, 2025 at 7:59 PM
This is my desk. A Benedict bobble head. A Francis fan. A pope drawing by my kid. I am the right person to head to Rome.
LET’S GO 🙏
LET’S GO 🙏
“The veneer of civilization is paper thin”
- DC grave of the lone Holocaust survivor in Congress, Tom Lantos
- DC grave of the lone Holocaust survivor in Congress, Tom Lantos
March 17, 2025 at 10:33 PM
“The veneer of civilization is paper thin”
- DC grave of the lone Holocaust survivor in Congress, Tom Lantos
- DC grave of the lone Holocaust survivor in Congress, Tom Lantos
Since urging Trump to “have mercy” during post-inaugural worship service, Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde has received 10s of 1000s of supportive letters
February 27, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Since urging Trump to “have mercy” during post-inaugural worship service, Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde has received 10s of 1000s of supportive letters
Being inspired by this man’s forearm today ❤️
February 27, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Being inspired by this man’s forearm today ❤️
Holy grail 💪🏽
February 21, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Holy grail 💪🏽
Group of Ohio Haitians I’m watching inauguration with are confused and stressed watching EO’s about the border. They have family and friends who have waited a year in Mexico. People have proper paperwork but now don’t know what Trump-Vance will honor. Lotta worry
January 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Group of Ohio Haitians I’m watching inauguration with are confused and stressed watching EO’s about the border. They have family and friends who have waited a year in Mexico. People have proper paperwork but now don’t know what Trump-Vance will honor. Lotta worry
To the degree inaugurals are symbolic, the faith-leader line up for Monday, vs 2017, is pretty different. Last time there were multiple figures from the charismatic and independent (non-affiliated) Christian world. This is a more traditional line up. 1/2
January 16, 2025 at 3:53 PM
To the degree inaugurals are symbolic, the faith-leader line up for Monday, vs 2017, is pretty different. Last time there were multiple figures from the charismatic and independent (non-affiliated) Christian world. This is a more traditional line up. 1/2
URGENT: Greetings, please send loads and loads of dog pictures. Somehow I got VERY wrongly confused for a cat fan and I need to correct the algorithm asap before I metaphorically drown in metaphorical cat hair and litter boxes and other nasty cat stuff.
Palate cleanser from cat photos:
Palate cleanser from cat photos:
January 6, 2025 at 6:18 PM
URGENT: Greetings, please send loads and loads of dog pictures. Somehow I got VERY wrongly confused for a cat fan and I need to correct the algorithm asap before I metaphorically drown in metaphorical cat hair and litter boxes and other nasty cat stuff.
Palate cleanser from cat photos:
Palate cleanser from cat photos:
Feeling unusually sentimental that Hannukah is over tonight. Appreciating these lights and all they represent. Happy holidays and prayers for 2025 all.
January 2, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Feeling unusually sentimental that Hannukah is over tonight. Appreciating these lights and all they represent. Happy holidays and prayers for 2025 all.