Living and Eating with True Indian Jewish Style

Living and Eating with True Indian Jewish Style

Eddna Samuel lives with joy and wonder and adventure. An Indian Jew by birth, she has lived in the United States and India and for the last few months in Israel. She does not like to plan, she just lets things unfold. Since coming to Israel she has lived in 8 places....
Birthright While Black

Birthright While Black

Ahead of my first trip to Israel, I was nervous. Partly because I don’t like to fly and partly because  “flying while Black” means that the airport can be an uncomfortable space for someone who is perceived as a potential threat. I was also nervous to go through...
When Life Changes Your Plans

When Life Changes Your Plans

In many important ways, Rachel Beck‘s life is typical of many American Jews, growing up in the suburbs of Philadephia. In other ways, her story is quite unique. Beck has just published her first book and we caught up with her to learn more. Tell us a little about the...
Latino, Hispanic or Sephardic?

Latino, Hispanic or Sephardic?

More often than not, I get blank stares when I mention the word “Ladino.” My conversation partner quickly tries to correct me, “You mean Latino, right?” Nope, I meant Ladino. With a D. And then, I am all too glad to explain not only the term but where the confusion...