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 | Oct 29, 2025 | Featured Story, Identity, Recipes
There are recipes that instantly transport you back in time. For me, Bichak — the triangular Bukharian pastries filled with spiced pumpkin — is definitely one of those dishes. And of course, autumn is the season when pumpkins fill the markets and kitchen counters....
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 | 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...
