by Intern | Jan 8, 2015 | Identity
This week I had the privilege of viewing an early showing of Selma, a movie about the historical events that took place in Alabama during the summer of 1965. The bombing of the 16th St. Church, in which 4 young girls were killed in 1963 and the passing of the Civil...
by Shekhiynah Larks | Dec 31, 2014 | Identity
Before attaining my Master of Social Work, I had the honor of helping many sick people live out their final months comfortable in hospice. Clients passed away, loved ones wailed as the coffin is lowered, and me, the social work intern, was left to support, love,...
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...
