by Tani Prell | Dec 1, 2023 | Identity
Ceen Gabbai In the heart of New York, far from the deserts of Iraq where I was born, I find myself haunted by a fear I thought I had left behind. I am a Jewish parent and an Iraqi immigrant. Nowadays, my heart is heavy with a sorrow that spans continents and...
by Tani Prell | Nov 6, 2023 | Arts & Culture, Identity
James McBride’s The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store tells the story of Black and Jewish characters living side-by-side in the 1920s and 30s. Holding both Black and Jewish identities, staff and board members at Be’chol Lashon shared their reflections on this piece of...
by Tani Prell | Nov 6, 2023 | Arts & Culture, Identity
There’s so much that draws me to the world of comics. I love how comics are creatively expansive and push our imaginations beyond the limits of space and time. I appreciate how comic conventions bring people together to celebrate a shared love of comics and creative...
by Tani Prell | Nov 1, 2023 | Identity
Like countless Jews worldwide, my world was thrown into chaos by the horrifying attack on Israelis that occurred on October 7th. The shock and dismay I felt mirrored the sentiments of many Jews who believe in Israel’s strength and its ability to safeguard its...
by Tani Prell | Oct 9, 2023 | Identity
Dear Community, Our hearts break for Israel and every human being impacted by the terror and violence of the past few days. The pain of this war is insurmountable as these horrific events tear at the lives of friends, families, siblings, and those who we’re connected...
