by Webmaster | Dec 30, 2014 | Identity, Jewish Ritual
My daughter Maya and I had been walking along 125th Street in Harlem, past the larger-than-life statue of Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., pastor, politician, and Civil Rights activist; the Studio Museum of contemporary African art; and the landmark Apollo Theater that...
by Intern | Dec 22, 2014 | Identity
“He was a tall man with broad shoulders, the type we used to call ‘a real goliath,’ powerful and with an unusual personality to boot. Unlike most of the Jews, he had no problem walking to his work, upright and with confidence. Instead of leading the line from the...
by Webmaster | Dec 16, 2014 | Identity
Black Lives Matter, on the first night of Hanukkah and also on the second night, the third night and every other night and day of the year. On the first light of Hanukkah, some in the Jewish community are taking the opportunity to express the sentiment that “Black...
by Webmaster | Dec 16, 2014 | Holidays, Identity
As a Jew with North African roots, I have always felt that my culture’s rich and diverse traditions set me apart from my peers and classmates. On Pesach, I have always felt grateful that rice and hummus found their way into every meal and felt sympathy for my...
by Shekhiynah Larks | Dec 15, 2014 | Holidays, Identity
More than anything Nalugya Rehema wanted to be a mother. She was very happy when she got pregnant, but she lost the baby. She became pregnant again, but again she lost the baby. Five times she became pregnant, five times she lost the baby. She went to the local...
by Webmaster | Dec 11, 2014 | Holidays, Identity
Who doesn’t love a holiday party? Adding a global theme to this year’s celebrations can both to add to the festivities and the educational elements of the holiday, bringing in new elements that both surprise and challenge accepted ideas of the holiday. A global theme...
