by Webmaster | Jul 26, 2019 | Identity
This summer, the Abayudaya Jews of Uganda are celebrating 100 years of existence. The community held a centennial celebration at their main village of Nabugoye on June 30, and members of the Be’chol Lashon team were among the thousands in attendance. The Be’chol...
by Tani Prell | Jul 21, 2019 | Identity
Be’chol Lashon Travel provides experiences with global Jewish communities that reinforce inclusion, diversity and connection as hallmarks of Judaism, instilling Jewish pride and teaching cultural competence in an increasingly global world. Building on deep...
by Shekhiynah Larks | Jul 11, 2019 | Identity
Last year was my first year on staff at Camp Be’chol Lashon. Ahead of camp, I was apprehensive as I’d never been to an overnight camp. Growing up, my mother never let me spend the night at anyone’s house. My Aunt tried to rectify this situation with what she called...
by Shekhiynah Larks | May 22, 2019 | Identity
Many American Jewish families treasure a pair of Shabbat candlesticks, a prayer shawl, or a dog-eared Hebrew prayer book from the old country. But when I was growing up, the most precious heirloom in my Russian-Jewish family was a fat, foot-high Laughing Buddha. The...
by Webmaster | May 16, 2019 | Identity
In honor of Asian Pacific Heritage Month, Be’chol Lashon is highlighting the diversity of Asian Pacific Jewish experiences which include diverse geographic, cultural and ethnic experiences. This week we spoke with Eddna Samuel, an Indian Jew, about her unique...
by Shekhiynah Larks | May 6, 2019 | Identity
Though my formal Jewish journey started only a decade ago, I feel that in many ways I was born Jewish. I say that not only because like many people in Central and South America, I have some historic Jewish heritage, but because mentally and in my heart, I have always...
