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A new illustrated book hopes to redefine 'What Jewish Looks Like'
6 Nov
Liz Kleinrock and Caroline Kusin Pritchard discuss their new book, "What Jewish Looks Like," which aims to showcase the diverse faces of Judaism in an access...
6 Nov
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'It pains me': Gad Saad reflects on the unfulfilled potential of a pluralistic Lebanon
30 Sep
Gad Saad shares his experiences growing up as a Jewish person in Lebanon amidst pervasive anti-Semitic sentiment and discusses the country's potential return...
30 Sep
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Adiel Cohen channels his Yemini heritage to fight for Israel—on two fronts
28 Aug
Adiel Cohen, drawing on his Yemeni Jewish heritage, shares his story of re-enlisting in the Israeli army during conflict and fighting misinformation on socia...
28 Aug
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Adiel Cohen channels his Yemini heritage to fight for Israel—on two fronts
28 Aug
Adiel Cohen shares his experiences of being called back to military service in Israel following the attacks on October 7th, and how he continues to battle an...
28 Aug
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Ysabella Hazan wants to flip the narrative of Jewish 'colonization'
17 Jul
Ysabella Hazan challenges the notion of Jewish colonization, arguing for a "Decolonized Judean" identity that views Jews as indigenous to Israel. She emphasi...
17 Jul
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Ysabella Hazan wants to flip the narrative of Jewish 'colonization'
17 Jul
Jewish activist Ysabella Hazan challenges the labeling of Israel as a colonizing force, emphasizing the indigenous roots of Jews to the land of Israel. Throu...
17 Jul
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In her poetry, Zilka Joseph channels the stories of her Bene Israel ancestors in India
11 Jun
Zilka Joseph, an author and poet from the Bene Israel Jewish community in India, shares stories of her ancestors and personal experiences in her poetry colle...
11 Jun
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In her poetry, Zilka Joseph channels the stories of her Bene Israel ancestors in India
11 Jun
Zilka Joseph reflects on the rich history of the Bene Israel community in India through her poetry, exploring cultural traditions and personal stories that c...
11 Jun
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How Sarah Kolker uses art to inspire her communities—Jewish, Black and beyond
14 Mar
Sarah Kolker, a Jewish artist and social justice advocate, uses her artistic talents to revitalize community spaces in Philadelphia, fostering a sense of bel...
14 Mar
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How Sarah Kolker uses art to inspire her communities—Jewish, Black and beyond
14 Mar
Sarah Kolker revitalized a neglected park in her Philadelphia neighborhood through community mobilization and art, transforming it into a vibrant space for g...
14 Mar
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Leah Finkelstein wants Orthodox Jews of colour to feel welcome—so she's offering to take them to shul
13 Feb
Leah Finkelstein, as an Orthodox Jewish woman of color, discusses the challenges of being an outsider in her religious community and her journey to founding ...
13 Feb
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Leah Finkelstein wants Orthodox Jews of colour to feel welcome—so she's offering to take them to shul
13 Feb
Leah Finkelstein, an Orthodox Jewish woman of color, shares her experiences and challenges in the Jewish community, highlighting racism faced by Jews of colo...
13 Feb
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'We want to belong to a common narrative': Devyani Saltzman on making systemic changes happen
25 Jan
Devyani Saltzman discusses the systemic changes needed in the arts industry, focusing on the lack of diversity in leadership despite apparent diversity in pr...
25 Jan
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'We want to belong to a common narrative': Devyani Saltzman on making systemic changes happen
25 Jan
Devyani Saltzman discusses her dedication to transforming the leadership landscape in the arts industry, addressing tokenism, and advocating for genuinely in...
25 Jan
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In her art, Tamara Podemski channels the survival of her ancestors—both Jewish and Indigenous
13 Dec 2023
Tamara Podemski, an artist of Jewish and Indigenous descent, draws on the survival of her ancestors in her work, influenced by their experiences of generatio...
13 Dec 2023
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Chaya Lev, a Black Jew in Israel, desribes life in Israel after Oct. 7—and why Palestinians aren't people of colour
22 Nov 2023
Chaya Lev, a Black Jew in Israel, shares her experiences living in Israel post-October 7, detailing the impact of surviving breast cancer and making aliyah i...
22 Nov 2023
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Hear about how Sara Braun moved from Holland to NYC and became 'That Black Hasidic Lady'
24 Oct 2023
Sara Braun, a Black Jewish woman from the Netherlands, shares her journey of moving to New York City and embracing the Hasidic lifestyle, where she now works...
24 Oct 2023
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Does Canada really need another organization to 'combat anti-Jewish hatred'? Daniel Koren thinks so
27 Sep 2023
Daniel Koren, a former member of various Jewish organizations in Canada, has founded a new group called Allied Voices for Israel to combat anti-Jewish hatred...
27 Sep 2023
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How Nissim Black went from gangster rapper to Christian convert to making aliyah
31 Aug 2023
Nissim Black, a renowned rapper from Israel, has a captivating journey from his roots in gangster rap to Christianity and eventually to making aliyah and emb...
31 Aug 2023
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For globetrotting filmmaker Charly Wai Feldman, Judaism is a borderless identity
27 Jul 2023
Charly Wai Feldman, a filmmaker with a diverse background, views Judaism as a central part of her identity, despite her global upbringing. Raised by a Jewish...
27 Jul 2023
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These rural Ugandan villagers dedicated themselves to Judaism—but Israel won't recognize them
26 Jun 2023
A documentary filmmaker, Tams Wormser, explores the story of a Jewish community in rural Uganda striving for recognition by Israel in the film "Shalom Putti,...
26 Jun 2023
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Live from Holy Blossom: How Jennifer Podemski blends Jewish and Indigenous generational trauma in her new TV show, Little Bird
31 May 2023
Filmmaker Jennifer Podemski explores the blending of Jewish and Indigenous generational trauma in her new TV show, Little Bird, which delves into the Sixties...
31 May 2023
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Jews are a multicultural people. Loolwa Khazzoom wants our spaces to reflect that
27 Jul 2022
Loolwa Khazzoom has been a longstanding advocate for recognizing the multicultural nature of the Jewish people since the 1990s. Through initiatives like the ...
27 Jul 2022
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Michael Twitty on race, religion, politics and survival in America
7 Jun 2022
Michael Twitty, a renowned chef, author, and food historian who is proudly Black, gay, and Jewish, discusses race, religion, politics, and food in a recent i...
7 Jun 2022
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Lawyer, filmmaker, would-be candidate for Conservative leader: A deep dive with Joel Etienne
10 May 2022
Joel Etienne, a lawyer and filmmaker who was a potential candidate for leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada, recently spoke about his experiences i...
10 May 2022
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Live from Limmud: Susannah Heschel on Jewish participation in the civil rights movement
29 Nov 2021
Susannah Heschel, a professor of Jewish studies, reflects on the legacy of her father, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, and Jewish involvement in the civil righ...
29 Nov 2021
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Jared Jackson: How white supremacy rooted itself in mainstream Judaism
15 Nov 2021
Jared Jackson, founder of Jews in All Hues, discusses how white supremacy has become embedded in mainstream North American Judaism, not necessarily through o...
15 Nov 2021
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Redefining the narrative: J-Rob doesn't fit a mold
1 Nov 2021
J-Rob, a versatile Montreal-based artist, poet, video game streamer, and Black Jew, challenges traditional categorizations with his diverse and unique blend ...
1 Nov 2021
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David Ben Moshe: The Black ex-con revealing Israel's systemic racism
18 Oct 2021
David Ben Moshe, a Black ex-con, found Judaism while in prison and later converted to Orthodox Judaism. However, his attempts to become an Israeli citizen we...
18 Oct 2021
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Hen Mazzig: Jews are not a race
4 Oct 2021
Hen Mazzig, an Israeli writer of Mizrahi descent, challenges the notion of Jews as a race, pointing out the complexity of Jewish identity, especially for Jew...
4 Oct 2021
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Brandy Shufutinsky: Safer to be Black in Israel than the U.S.
20 Sep 2021
Brandy Shufutinsky, a Black Jewish woman, shares her perspective on feeling safer as a Jew in Israel compared to the U.S., despite geopolitical tensions. In ...
20 Sep 2021
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Matthew Fernandez Konigsberg: Inspired by Israel to help Puerto Rico
1 Sep 2021
Matthew Fernandez Konigsberg, an attorney and activist in Puerto Rican and Jewish circles, is dedicated to advocating for the rights of both communities and ...
1 Sep 2021
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Rain Pryor: Actress, comedian, not just Richard's daughter
18 Aug 2021
Rain Pryor, the daughter of the renowned comedian Richard Pryor, is a multi-talented individual known for her work as an actress, singer, performer, comedian...
18 Aug 2021
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Westside Gravy: Combining hip-hop and Zionism
9 Aug 2021
Noah Shufutinsky, known as Westside Gravy in the hip-hop world, combines his passion for music with a strong Zionist identity, standing out as one of the mos...
9 Aug 2021
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Tyler Samuels: Fighting antisemitism on campus
27 Jul 2021
Tyler Samuels, a recent graduate from the University of Toronto and a vocal member of Canada's Jewish community, addresses the issue of race and antisemitism...
27 Jul 2021
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Trailer: Rivkush
24 Jun 2021
"Rivkush" is a podcast hosted by Rivka Campbell, a Jewish woman of Jamaican descent, known for advocating for Jews of color in Canada. The podcast, part of T...
24 Jun 2021