by Tani Prell | Nov 25, 2025 | Identity, Recipes
In the Bukharian kitchen I grew up in, rice wasn’t just a side dish — it was the heart of the meal. Nearly every traditional recipe started with a simple grain and transformed it into something comforting, flavorful, and full of meaning. I still remember the wide...
by Tani Prell | Nov 25, 2025 | Identity, Recipes
When I was growing up, there was one winter dish my grandmother made only on rare occasions. Not because it wasn’t delicious — but because it was a whole operation. And the star of this long-cooked, cozy dish? Cucumbers. Yes… stuffed cucumbers slowly simmered...
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. ...
