by Webmaster | Jan 9, 2019 | Arts & Culture, Identity
“The belief is that poetry is about rhythm and sound, it is a kind of a heartbeat, has a human physiological element to it that transcends meaning and in that way can be a unifying force. You don’t have to understand a language to hear a poem read to feel it and...
by Webmaster | Dec 17, 2018 | Identity
In many important ways, Rachel Beck‘s life is typical of many American Jews, growing up in the suburbs of Philadephia. In other ways, her story is quite unique. Beck has just published her first book and we caught up with her to learn more. Tell us a little about the...
by Webmaster | Dec 13, 2018 | Identity
More often than not, I get blank stares when I mention the word “Ladino.” My conversation partner quickly tries to correct me, “You mean Latino, right?” Nope, I meant Ladino. With a D. And then, I am all too glad to explain not only the term but where the confusion...
by Webmaster | Nov 26, 2018 | Holidays, Identity
Do you have any idea how many times I have had the “No, Hanukkah actually is NOT the Jewish version of Christmas” conversation in my lifetime? It usually begins with me having to explain that I don’t celebrate Christmas. Only Hanukkah. “But you’re half-black,” people...
by Webmaster | Nov 14, 2018 | Identity, Jewish Ritual
Black hair is a contentious and highly personal topic. Whether we address its beauty and versatility or mock its propensity to stand out, the question remains: What do you do with it? The black hair question was never more spiritually apparent to me than in the days...
