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Tag: Cultural Roots

0 Culture Communities

DNA test kits spark a surge of online conversions to Judaism in the U.S.

Stewart Ain in Forward · 28 Nov

As the prevalence of DNA testing kits grows, many individuals in the U.S., like Angie Claudio-Rodriguez and Joe Martin, are discovering Jewish ancestry previously hidden due to historical circumstances such as the Inquisition.

0 Culture Philosophy

Lucky Gold on the Town that Taught Him to Believe in Angels

Suzy Weiss in The Free Press · 14 Sep

Lucky Gold pens a reflective essay on his roots, titled 'Remembering Where You Came From,' as part of a new series called 'Ancient Wisdom' featured in The Free Press.

0 Music Culture

Erez Zobary dives into her Yemenite heritage with R&B soul

Culturally Jewish · 30 Dec 2024

Erez Zobary, a Toronto R&B artist, explores her Yemenite heritage and Jewish identity in her latest album, influenced by family history and cultural soundscapes.

0 Politics Jewish Law

We need to be clear that Zionism is core to Jewish identity

Jewish Chronicle · 23 Oct 2024

The article articulates how misconceptions about Zionism feed into antisemitism, emphasizing that Zionism is an integral part of Jewish identity rooted in ancient Jewish values and history, not merely a 19th-century European creation.

0 Television/Film Music

‘Maestro’ Gives Legendary Jewish Conductor Leonard Bernstein the Reverence and Love He Deserves

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 21 Dec 2023

The author praises the film "Maestro" for providing a loving and reverent portrayal of Jewish conductor Leonard Bernstein.