by Tani Prell | Dec 23, 2024 | Arts & Culture, Holidays, Identity
On December 12, 2024, New York Mayor Eric Adams issued a citation recognizing Be’chol Lashon’s work to uplift the Ethiopian Jewish holiday of Sigd. “New Yorkers take immense pride in their communities of faith,” the citation from Mayor Adams reads. “I am delighted to...
by Tani Prell | Dec 18, 2024 | Holidays, Identity, Recipes
For me, Hanukkah is a time to indulge in crispy, golden delights that bring us together. I believe our recipes hold the essence of our identity, connecting us to Jewish life, heritage, and community. Growing up in India, fried foods offered a reliable cooking method...
by Tani Prell | Dec 16, 2024 | Arts & Culture, Holidays, Identity, Jewish Ritual
“As the winter holidays approach, Reboot Studios presents a new way to celebrate with Erev Yalda, a reimagining of the ancient Persian winter solstice celebration, Yalda. The new ritual blends Yalda with the themes of Hanukkah, through an Iranian-Jewish lens....
by Tani Prell | Nov 14, 2024 | Arts & Culture, Featured Story, Holidays, Identity
Access Be’chol Lashon’s Four-Part Sigd Video Series Our four-part video series was made possible by the YES Fund from the Women of Reform Judaism. At Be’chol Lashon we celebrate and prioritize diversity as a Jewish value by uplifting the historic...
by Tani Prell | Apr 17, 2024 | Arts & Culture, Holidays, Identity, Jewish Ritual
Join Workitu as she prepares for Passover as a child living in Ethiopia. Despite wanting to hold onto her favorite cup, we learn with Workitu her Jewish village’s tradition of smashing their old plates and cups for Passover to rid them of chametz, or any wheat,...
by Tani Prell | Apr 16, 2024 | Holidays, Identity, Jewish Ritual
Passover celebrates freedom, togetherness, and Jewish resilience and hope for the future. This Passover Haggadah offers opportunities to reflect on racial justice and inclusivity in your own life and community with discussion questions, global additions the seder, and...
