by Tani Prell | Nov 14, 2025 | Arts & Culture, Identity
Eddna Samuel has made her way from India, to Israel, to New York City. Now, she has landed in the pages of Hyphen: Jewish Stories in Our Own Words. As one of the anthology’s twelve real, vulnerable, and vibrant stories, Eddna’s voice vividly comes to life...
by Tani Prell | Nov 14, 2025 | Arts & Culture, Holidays, Identity
In a conversation with Be’chol Lashon, Avishai Mekonen reflects on the inspiration, process, and lasting meaning behind photography and film project “Seven Generations”. “Seven Generations” explores one particular group struggling to maintain...
by Tani Prell | Nov 11, 2025 | Holidays, Identity
“Is that the flag of Turkmenistan?” As my ride was pulling up, the bold green flag with a red rug-like stripe, affixed to the fender, proudly charged forward. The driver glanced at me through the rearview mirror. “Yes, you know Turkmenistan?” he asked, surprised. ...
by Tani Prell | Nov 4, 2025 | Holidays, Identity, Jewish Ritual
Image: Jerusalem, 1982: My great-uncle, a Kess Wubeshet Aytegeb, is leading the first official Sigd gathering in Jerusalem. Beside him stand President Yitzhak Navon and Chief Rabbi Shlomo Goren. “And Ezra blessed the Lord, the great God; and all the...
by Tani Prell | Oct 29, 2025 | Identity, Recipes
There are recipes that instantly transport you back in time. For me, Bichak — the triangular Bukharian pastries filled with spiced pumpkin — is definitely one of those dishes. And of course, autumn is the season when pumpkins fill the markets and kitchen counters....
