Cultural Identity

0 Music Culture

Yosl and the Yingels balance classic klezmer with modern jazz in their debut EP

Culturally Jewish · 13 Nov

Joseph Landau discusses his Yiddish swing and folk band, Yosl and the Yingels, and their efforts to revive Yiddish music with their debut EP, Zikhroynes.

0 Communities Language

VIDEO: Two Haredi Israelis praise the Yiddish of American Hasidim

שׂרה־רחל שעכטער in Forward · 11 Nov

In a video segment shared by Mishpacha Magazine, two Haredi Israelis commend the proficiency and authenticity of the Yiddish spoken by American Hasidic communities.

0 Culture Television/Film

Gal Gadot’s Daughter Just Celebrated Her Bat Mitzvah

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 11 Nov

In a rare family snapshot, Israeli actress Gal Gadot shared the joyous occasion of her daughter Alma's Bat Mitzvah on social media.

0 Culture Philosophy

5 Aspects of Judaism We Don’t Talk Enough About

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 4 Nov

Joshua Hoffman's exploration of under-discussed aspects of Judaism delves into mysticism, Shabbat, humor, and more, highlighting the richness of Jewish culture beyond mainstream narratives.

0 Literature Culture

Guide to Jewish Literature – November/December 2024

Randi O'Connor in Hadassah · 1 Nov

Randi O'Connor provides an insightful overview of notable Jewish literature in the Guide to Jewish Literature for November/December 2024, featured in Hadassah Magazine.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

"I Was Captive" Jewish Woman Exposes The Christian Cult She Grew Up In

Chabad.org · 31 Oct

In this compelling narrative, a Jewish woman recounts her upbringing in a strict Christian cult.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Would I be safer in London or Netanya?

Jewish Chronicle · 16 Oct

The article explores the contrasting perceptions of safety between a British Jew residing in London and her sister living in Netanya, Israel, amidst rising antisemitism and ongoing conflict.

0 Food Culture

Nutrition guru Professor Tim Spector would love to develop a healthy smoked salmon bagel

Jewish Chronicle · 14 Oct

Professor Tim Spector, known for the ZOE COVID Symptom Study, is a prominent figure in nutrition, genetics, and microbiome research.

0 Culture Communities

Small town life and casual racism in 1960s Israel

Jewish Chronicle · 10 Oct

Turn Left at the End of the World, a whimsical comedy-drama by Avi Nesher, explores the immigrant experience in 1960s Israel through the lens of two families—one Indian and one Moroccan—relocated to a small Negev town.

0 Culture Music

Matisyahu: Teshuva in the Spotlight [Teshuva IV 5/5]

18forty · 8 Oct

Matisyahu explores his public and personal journey through Jewish identity and spirituality, reflecting on his experiences in multiple cultural and religious contexts.

0 Communities Politics

‘I discovered I’m much more Israeli than I thought’: How Oct. 7 changed being Israeli in America

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 2 Oct

The article explores how the events of October 7, 2023, have profoundly affected Israeli expatriates living in the United States, prompting many to reassess their national identity and emotional ties to Israel.

0 Ethics Culture

'It pains me': Gad Saad reflects on the unfulfilled potential of a pluralistic Lebanon

Rivkush · 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 to pluralism.

0 Communities Culture

A Good Golus

Abraham Socher in Jewish Review of Books · 30 Sep

Abraham Socher reflects on the notion of "golus" (exile) through his personal anecdotes and observations in Pico-Robertson and Beachwood, two vibrant Jewish communities.

0 Communities Culture

Why were Mansur Ashkars neighbors confused by the Druze flag?

Israel: State of a Nation · 25 Sep

Mansur Ashkar, a Druze Israeli, shares his experience of moving from a Druze village to the predominantly Jewish city of Eilat, where his family's display of the Druze flag puzzled their new neighbors.

0 Sports Culture

The Jewish Sport Report: A Japanese Jewish player to watch in this weekend’s World Lacrosse Box Championships

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 20 Sep

Highlighting the intersection of sports and Jewish identity, this Jewish Sports Report introduces Kinori Sugihara Rosnow, a Japanese-Jewish athlete playing in the World Lacrosse Box Championships for Japan.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

Jewish Word | ‘Momala’ of the Year

Amy E. Schwartz in Moment · 18 Sep

At a brunch during the Democratic National Convention, Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, a California assembly member, embraced the term "Momala" for Vice President Kamala Harris, highlighting her inclusion in the Jewish community through her stepfamily with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff.

0 Art History

A 'Jewish Mona Lisa' — and other myths told by objects found in Israel

Cathryn J. Prince in Forward · 16 Sep

Ilit Azoulay's exhibition "Mere Things" at the Jewish Museum in New York explores the narratives and memory embedded in objects, particularly those found in Israel.

0 Culture History

The Wisdom of Jewish Trauma

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 8 Sep

Joshua Hoffman's essay delves into the concept of intergenerational Jewish trauma, highlighting both its negative impacts and the resilience it fosters.

0 Culture Politics

The Crisis of Performative Kitsch

Marc Weitzmann in Tablet · 5 Sep

Olivier Roy's book, "The Crisis of Culture: Identity Politics and the Empire of Norms," explores the pervasive issue of cultural appropriation and how globalization is eroding distinct cultural identities.

0 Culture History

The World of Their Descendants

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 2 Sep

Joshua Leifer's new book explores the evolution of American Jewish identity from the post-World War II era to today, challenging the narrative of seamless assimilation and success.

0 Culture History

Beautifully Jewish, Historically Armenian

Unorthodox · 29 Aug

This episode of Unorthodox explores two unique aspects of Jewish and Armenian culture.

0 Israel Culture

Adiel Cohen channels his Yemini heritage to fight for Israel—on two fronts

Rivkush · 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 social media.

0 Literature Jewish Law

One Book, One Hadassah: Joan Leegant

Leah F. Finkelshteyn in Hadassah · 21 Aug

Joan Leegant's short story collection "Displaced Persons" explores themes of displacement, exile, and homecoming among wandering Jews in both Israel and the United States.

0 Culture Music

No, Chappell Roan Is Not Jewish

Molly Kurtzer-Ellenbogen in Moment · 12 Aug

Chappell Roan, originally Kayleigh Amstutz, is a rising music star often mistaken for Jewish despite having a conservative Christian upbringing.

0 History Language

Flirting in Yiddish

Kitty Hoffman in Tablet · 29 Jul

The text reflects on a gathering of Holocaust survivors and their children, exploring themes of loss, identity, and the yearning for life and continuity amidst tragedy.

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