Tag: Cultural Identity

This review discusses a classroom drama at the Kiln Theatre focusing on four students in Iran learning English for the TOEFL exam.
The text discusses the reintroduction of Asiatic wild asses in Israel's Negev desert, where they play a crucial ecological role by dispersing seeds.
"Winter Sun" by Miki Lentin delves into the complex identity of being both Irish and Jewish, inspired by the author's father, Louis Lentin, who grappled with this dual heritage throughout his life in Dublin.
In her book of essays titled "The Wandering Womb: Essays in Search of Home," S.L. Wisenberg explores her lifelong struggle to belong and feel at home.
The author expresses sympathy for the Conservative movement's dilemma regarding intermarriage, but argues that the movement's own actions and lack of emphasis on Torah observance have contributed to the high intermarriage rate among non-Orthodox Jews.
A writer recounts her search for a song she learned in Hebrew school in the 90s that has been stuck in her head.
The article discusses the unique humor of Israel, which is characterized as cynical, forthright, and affectionate.
In this personal reflection, the author discusses their struggle to reconcile their Jewish and Cajun identities.
In this article, the author reflects on the different forms and long history of anti-Semitism, highlighting that throughout the centuries, Jew-hatred has taken various cultural, religious, racial, and nationalist guises.
The UK's Jewish population increase has been revised upwards, now reaching 287,000, largely attributed to growth in Strictly Orthodox communities and recognition of Jews identifying as ethnic-only rather than purely religious.
"The Curse," a TV series starring Emma Stone and co-created by Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie, explores themes of identity, privilege, and atonement.
A roundtable discussion was held to address the experiences of being a Black Jew in America, including racism within the Jewish community and antisemitism in the Black community.
In these three recently published memoirs by 20th-century Jewish refugees to America, the authors reflect on their immigrant experiences and the baggage they've carried with them.
In Ariel Dorfman's novel, "The Suicide Museum," he confronts the other 9/11, referring to the September 11, 1973 coup in Chile when President Salvador Allende was overthrown and died.
The author discusses their disappointment with Pixar's new movie, "Elemental," which they felt promoted intermarriage.
"A Castle in Brooklyn" is a novel by Shirley Russak Wachtel that tells the story of three characters - Jacob, Zalman, and Esther - who survive the Holocaust and navigate the challenges of rebuilding their lives in America.
The author reflects on the importance of naming children after ancestors in the Jewish faith.
In an interview with Alan and Marilyn Bergman, the couple reflects on their Jewish identity and its impact on their work.
"Under The Radar" is a book that highlights 30 Canadian artists who are Jewish, challenging the notion that their Jewish identity may not always be immediately apparent.
This article discusses the challenges faced by individuals with celiac disease in maintaining their cultural and religious food traditions.
This article discusses nine essential cookbooks that celebrate Sephardic cuisine.
Ala Dakka, a 25-year-old actor who recently starred in the hit TV series Fauda, discusses his approach to acting and his identity as both Palestinian and Israeli.
Many young Israeli Jews are choosing to move to Germany, three generations after the Holocaust, raising questions about their motivations and how they justify their decisions.
The text discusses the author's journey of falling in love with Hanukkah sweaters as a response to the overwhelming presence of Christmas during the holiday season in the U.S.
"And When I Die, I Won't Stay Dead" is a new documentary that sheds light on the life and work of Bob Kaufman, a Jewish African-American street poet who remains shrouded in mystery.