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 | Nov 11, 2025 | Holidays, Identity
“Is that the flag of Turkmenistan?” As my ride was pulling up, the bold green flag with a red rug-like stripe, affixed to the fender, proudly charged forward. The driver glanced at me through the rearview mirror. “Yes, you know Turkmenistan?” he asked, surprised. ...
by Tani Prell | Nov 4, 2025 | 'Stories About...' in Homepage, Holidays, Identity, Jewish Ritual
Image: Jerusalem, 1982: My great-uncle, a Kess Wubeshet Aytegeb, is leading the first official Sigd gathering in Jerusalem. Beside him stand President Yitzhak Navon and Chief Rabbi Shlomo Goren. “And Ezra blessed the Lord, the great God; and all the...
by Tani Prell | Sep 30, 2025 | Holidays, Identity, Recipes
As we celebrate the Jewish New Year, I reflect on the journey that has shaped my identity and traditions. From my childhood in Mumbai to my life today in New York City, Rosh Hashanah has always been a celebration rooted in community, gratitude, and food. Growing up in...
by Tani Prell | Sep 9, 2025 | Holidays, Identity, Jewish Ritual
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, represents fresh starts. The booming sound of the shofar, the warm gathering of friends and family, and the communal union of prayer all invite us to pause and think about where we have been over the past year and where we want to...
by Tani Prell | Sep 3, 2025 | Featured Story, Holidays, Identity
Natan Badalov is a Bukharian comedian and writer from New York City. He emigrated from Uzbekistan to the United States in the early 90’s. Since then, his work has been featured on Adult Swim and at prominent festivals including the New York Comedy Festival, Y’all...
