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...
by Tani Prell | May 19, 2025 | Arts & Culture, Identity, Recipes
Beejhy Barhany, the founding owner and executive chef of Tsion Café in Harlem, NY, brings us on a culinary journey from Ethiopia, to Israel, and to New York in her new cookbook, Gursha. Through the recipes, Beejhy offers readers a unique opportunity to explore over...
by Tani Prell | May 15, 2025 | Arts & Culture, Featured Story, Identity
Ariel Cheng Kohane emerges into the comic world with a distinct voice, blending her Asian and Jewish pride into her creative endeavors. Inspired by a variety of cultures, Ariel’s work is a celebration of duality, identity, and the freedom that art provides. Born...
by Tani Prell | May 14, 2025 | Arts & Culture, Identity
May celebrates Asian American and Pacific Isliander Month, and Jewish American Heritage month. Maryam Chishti, co-executive director of The LUNAR Collective, exemplifies the pride and celebration of this double heritage month. She brings to her work a joyful pride in...
