by Tani Prell | Mar 3, 2026 | Arts & Culture, Identity
The Gallery space at the 14th Street Y on Manhattan’s Upper East Side lines its walls with three stories from Hyphen: Jewish Stories in Our Own Words, the graphic novel anthology with comics of Jews from uniquely diverse backgrounds. The gallery’s lobby...
by Tani Prell | Nov 25, 2025 | Arts & Culture, Identity
As a filmmaker, Dana Schneider understands the power of visual storytelling. Embracing comics as a new medium through Hyphen: Jewish Stories in Our Own Words, Dana shares with us the moments and memories central to her Yemenite pride and identity. With roots in Yemen,...
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,...
