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Tag: Cultural Fusion

0 Communities Antisemitism

I'm a Mexican Jew. I wish Claudia Sheinbaum would embrace the complexity of our shared heritage

Ben Raab in Forward · 3 Jun

The article discusses Ben Raab's reflections as a Mexican Jew on the reluctance of Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico's first female president and a Jewish woman, to openly embrace her Jewish heritage.

0 Music Culture

A Transylvanian-American klezmer blues bash right at home at a Brooklyn fiddle summit

Dan Friedman in Forward · 19 Apr

The article discusses a unique musical event, the Neighborhood Fiddle Summit in Brooklyn, featuring klezmer violinist Zo Aqua and the old-time string band The Ebony Hillbillies.

0 Communities Food

Recipe for Remembrance

Nomi Kaltmann in Tablet · 3 Jan

Gavin Beinart-Smollan, during his masters degree research, discovered the rich history contained within his mom's collection of South African Jewish cookbooks.

0 Music Culture

Israeli pop star songwriter brings his own message to latest single

What Matters Now · 9 Nov 2022

Eytan Peled, an Israeli singer-songwriter, discusses his journey from writing viral hits in Hebrew and English to incorporating Arabic into his music, with the aim of unifying Jewish and Arab communities.

0 Culture Communities

Meet the writer whose semi-autobiographical Jewish conversion story won her Canada's top Jewish playwriting prize

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 24 Feb 2022

Primrose Madayag Knazan, a Winnipeg-based playwright, discusses her award-winning play 'Precipice,' which mirrors her own journey from her Filipino roots to converting to Judaism.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

Kamala Harris’ Yiddish Nickname Shows How Close She Is With Her Jewish Family

Forward · 14 Aug 2020

Kamala Harris, the U.S. Vice President and wife of Jewish attorney Douglas Emhoff, has a Yiddish nickname, "Momala," affectionately given by her step-children.

0 Jewish Law Culture

The Kids are Alright: Ep. 124

Unorthodox · 15 Feb 2018

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss Olympic athletes with Jewish connections, including the story of German-Jewish high jumper Margaret Bergmann Lambert and the klezmer band Golem.

0 Culture Music

Song of Songs: Ep. 119

Unorthodox · 11 Jan 2018

In this episode of Unorthodox, Rabbi Joseph Hample discusses his journey from corporate life to becoming a rabbi, focusing on his unique experiences in Morgantown, West Virginia.

0 Culture Food

And the Oscar Goes To... Ep. 79

Unorthodox · 23 Feb 2017

This episode features Scott Feinberg from The Hollywood Reporter discussing Oscar predictions and Molly Yeh sharing her journey from New York to a North Dakota farm, exploring her multicultural background through cooking.

0 Music Culture

For a Brief Moment This Year, Chassidic House Party Blew Their Observant Fans’ Minds

Louie Lazar in Tablet · 23 Aug 2013

The Chassidic House Party, a brief yet impactful music ensemble, captivated the Hasidic community in Crown Heights with their fusion of traditional Jewish melodies, or nigguns, and modern pop, techno, and funk influences.

0 Food Communities

Quiches, Kugels, and Couscous

Joan Nathan in Tablet · 28 Oct 2010

Paris's Jewish culinary scene is rich with history and diversity, reflecting the city's centuries-old Jewish presence.