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Tag: Cultural Misunderstandings

0 Culture Antisemitism

Vacationing While Jewish (It’s never just a vacation.)

Hana Raviyt Schank in Future of Jewish · 18 Nov

Hana Raviyt Schank's essay details her experiences at a yoga retreat in Malta, shedding light on the cultural clashes and ignorance surrounding Jewish identity and Israel.

0 Culture Antisemitism

Dating While Jewish, Since October 7th

Joshua Namm in Future of Jewish · 2 Apr

Jewish community professional Joshua Namm shares a personal essay reflecting on the challenges of dating as a Jewish individual in the context of rising antisemitism, particularly following the events of October 7th.

0 Antisemitism Gender/Identity

Jews are always the punchline, apparently.

Hana Raviyt Schank in Future of Jewish · 14 Nov 2024

In this reflective essay, Hana Raviyt Schank narrates her complex experiences as a Jewish American woman navigating professional and personal challenges amidst rising antisemitism.

0 Culture Communities

Tuvia Tenenbom: How a Secular Jew Came To Love the Haredi World [Teshuva IV 3/5]

18forty · 24 Sep 2024

Tuvia Tenenbom, once a Haredi Jew and now secular, shares his newfound appreciation for the Haredi community of Mea Shearim, emphasizing their interconnectedness with all Jews despite differences.

0 Literature Israel

Lost in America

Michael Weingrad in Jewish Review of Books · 14 Sep 2018

"Zot ani, Iowa" by Galit Dahan Carlibach is a dark comedy based on her residency at the University of Iowa, taking fictional liberties with her real-life experiences.