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Jewish& is a platform for Jews from racially, ethnically and culturally diverse backgrounds to share their stories. We invite pieces of all varieties: personal narratives, poetry, op-eds, recipes, and more.
Do you have a personal story to tell? An opinion to share about racial and ethnic diversity in the Jewish community? A Jewish memory or family recipe you think others will enjoy? Is there a family member or community leader you want to interview? What about art, music or poetry to share? Do the intersections of your identity present challenges and opportunities? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we invite you to contribute to our online publication, Jewish&.
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