by Tani Prell | Nov 6, 2023 | Arts & Culture, Identity
There’s so much that draws me to the world of comics. I love how comics are creatively expansive and push our imaginations beyond the limits of space and time. I appreciate how comic conventions bring people together to celebrate a shared love of comics and creative...
by Tani Prell | Nov 1, 2023 | Identity
Like countless Jews worldwide, my world was thrown into chaos by the horrifying attack on Israelis that occurred on October 7th. The shock and dismay I felt mirrored the sentiments of many Jews who believe in Israel’s strength and its ability to safeguard its...
by Tani Prell | Oct 9, 2023 | Identity
Dear Community, Our hearts break for Israel and every human being impacted by the terror and violence of the past few days. The pain of this war is insurmountable as these horrific events tear at the lives of friends, families, siblings, and those who we’re connected...
by Tani Prell | Sep 12, 2023 | Arts & Culture, Holidays, Identity, Jewish Ritual
It is hard to conjure up an image of the Jewish New Year without hearing the tunes associated with the season. The type of music that connects you to the High Holy Days often tells the story of your Jewish journey, with different tunes and refrains emerging from...
by Tani Prell | Sep 11, 2023 | Holidays, Identity, Jewish Ritual
As an eight-year-old child, Rabbi Scialom Bahbout and his family experienced their own Exodus as they escaped the oppression of the Libyan government and made their way to Italy where he would grow up to become a rabbi serving the Jewish people in his adopted homeland...
by Davi Cheng | Sep 1, 2023 | Identity
Amy’s own Jewish-and-ness has been central to her identity throughout her life. Growing up in a mixed family in Sacramento, CA, she felt fortunate to grow up with peers who were also from mixed families. It wasn’t until college that she realized how unique it was to...
