Tag: Cultural Differences

Dr. Marc B. Shapiro discusses the origins and distinctions among various Jewish sects like Reform, Conservative, yeshivish, and Modern Orthodox in the 18Forty Podcast.
The author discusses the need for Israelis and American Jews to learn how to communicate in order to bridge the divide between them.
The author reflects on the influence of her two mothers on her identity as a woman, wife, and mother.
A Yiddish video clip about Jewish diners in a Chinese restaurant on Christmas has been released with Mandarin subtitles and shared on the Chinese video platform, Bilibili.
This reflection captures a Jewish individual's childhood experiences living next to a neighbor with elaborate Christmas decorations, including a display of Santa and his reindeer.
In this personal reflection, the author discusses the role of Jewish identity in diaspora, particularly around the Christmas season.
"The Band's Visit" is a captivating musical that tells the story of a group of Egyptian musicians who mistakenly end up in a small Israeli town.
The text explores the contrast between two grandmothers, Zelda and Gwendolyn, highlighting the author's deep connection to Zelda, who raised her and shaped her identity while growing up in Montreal.
The author reflects on their lack of enthusiasm for latkes, despite coming from a family of potato lovers and belonging to a Jewish community with strong associations with the dish.
The author reflects on their challenging relationship with their Israeli mother, longing for a more conventional and gentle maternal figure.