by Tani Prell | Nov 14, 2025 | Arts & Culture, Identity
Eddna Samuel has made her way from India, to Israel, to New York City. Now, she has landed in the pages of Hyphen: Jewish Stories in Our Own Words. As one of the anthology’s twelve real, vulnerable, and vibrant stories, Eddna’s voice vividly comes to life...
by Tani Prell | Nov 14, 2025 | Arts & Culture, Holidays, Identity
In a conversation with Be’chol Lashon, Avishai Mekonen reflects on the inspiration, process, and lasting meaning behind photography and film project “Seven Generations”. “Seven Generations” explores one particular group struggling to maintain...
by Tani Prell | Oct 27, 2025 | Arts & Culture, Featured Story, Identity
Hyphen co-creators Fabrice Sapolsky and Julian Voloj have a lot in common. They come from diverse backgrounds, both grew up in Europe and are both immigrants to America, and they love comics. Here they tell a little about how the idea of “Hyphen” was born. ...
by Tani Prell | Oct 24, 2025 | Arts & Culture, Identity
In his one-person show Other, Ari’el Stachel honestly and hilariously brings to the stage his experiences of anxiously navigating his Mizrahi Jewish identity. Ari’el’s long running success on stage and on screen awarded him Tony and Grammy awards for his singing,...
by Tani Prell | Aug 14, 2025 | Arts & Culture, Identity
As the cover illustrator of Hyphen: Jewish Stories in Our Own Words, Koren Shadmi offers readers their first look into the graphic novel anthology. Tasked with representing twelve unique Jewish stories from twelve diverse backgrounds, Koren approached the project with...
by Tani Prell | May 28, 2025 | Arts & Culture, Featured Story, Identity
Earlier this month, I had the honor of participating in a street renaming for my late friend Larry Harlow, one of the most influential salsa pioneers, known under his nickname el judio maravilloso. It was fitting that the street renaming was done during Jewish...
