by Intern | Jul 7, 2014 | Identity
“I’m Jewish& Black” “I’m Jewish& Environmental Activist/writer” “I’m Jewish& a Rabbinical Student” “I’m Jewish& part Chinese part Catholic” “I’m Jewish& Indian & a businessman” “I’m Jewish& Australian, Japanese and American.” “I’m...
by Shekhiynah Larks | Jul 1, 2014 | Identity
I’m a Latina Jew. I live in New York City, famous for the diversity of its population; after all, 37 percent of the city is foreign born. But still now in 2014, the fact that I identify myself as Latina and Jewish, creates a bit of wonder among some Jews and...
by Webmaster | Jul 1, 2014 | Identity
[vc_row][vc_column][rev_slider_vc alias=”article-header-banner”] [vc_column_text “post-meta-data”][+AUTHOR+][+PUBLICATION+][+DATE+] I’m a Latina Jew. I live in New York City, famous for the diversity of its population; after all, 37 percent of...
by Shekhiynah Larks | Jun 24, 2014 | Identity
As summer approaches and we gear up for another terrific session of Camp Be’chol Lashon, I keep thinking about all the kids who—regardless of the camp they are heading to— are worried they might not feel like they “belong.” I relate.My own commitment to Jewish...
by Webmaster | Jun 16, 2014 | Holidays, Identity
Despite the fact that it’s a celebration, I have bittersweet feelings about Juneteenth. Its origins are traced to Union troops arriving in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, bringing the news of freedom to that region’s slaves—months after the South’s surrender and...
by Webmaster | Jun 10, 2014 | Identity, Jewish Ritual
For many, Father’s Day is a time to honor our fathers, and this year, it has particular significance to my family. After my dad, Alan Skobin, survived an emotional battle with a rare form of pancreatic cancer, I am thrilled we get another opportunity to celebrate such...
