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Tag: Diversity In Judaism

0 Philosophy Communities

How to Be a Good Jew in Our Post-October 7th World

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 21 Oct

In a post-October 7th world, Joshua Hoffman argues that the pursuit of being a "good Jew" is not about rigid definitions but about embracing a dynamic approach to Jewish identity.

0 Politics Communities

American Jews have never been more divided. At the DNC, unity is back on the table

Emily Tamkin in Forward · 21 Aug

The text discusses the deep divisions among American Jews, particularly highlighted by debates on Jewish identity, antisemitism, and Israel.

0 Culture Antisemitism

I’m a Jewish linguist, and unlike some in Congress, I think ‘Ashkenormativity’ is a perfectly fine word

Sarah Bunin Benor in JTA · 2 May

The article discusses the concept of Ashkenormativity, a term referring to the assumption that Ashkenazi Jewish culture is the default within Jewish communities.

0 Food Communities

A unique Ethiopian-Israeli cafe in Harlem becomes certified kosher and vegan

Lisa Keys in Forward · 13 Feb

Beejhy Barhany, the owner of Tsion Cafe in Harlem, is celebrating her Ethiopian-Israeli Jewish identity by making her restaurant fully kosher and vegan.

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A Talmudic tale gets a 12th-century Chinese twist in children’s book aimed at diverse Jewish readers

BCohen in Forward · 12 Sep 2023

"Zhen Yu and the Snake" is a new children's book by Erica Lyons that reimagines a Talmudic tale set in 12th-century Kaifeng, China, where the first Jewish community in China was established.

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‘Being queer is just as normal as turning 13’: Talking with the director of ‘You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah’

PJGrisar in Forward · 23 Aug 2023

"You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah" is a new Netflix film directed by Sammi Cohen, a queer Jewish filmmaker.

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Finding a New Spiritual Home

Erica Silverman in Tablet · 26 Jun 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in conversions to Reform Judaism, particularly among the LGBTQ+ community.

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Why Whoopi Goldberg’s Holocaust Views Shouldn’t Surprise Us; Daniel Pearl’s 20th Yahrzeit

People of the Pod · 4 Feb 2022

The View co-host Whoopi Goldberg recently made a controversial statement, claiming that the Holocaust is not about race.

0 Communities Culture

Trailer: Rivkush

Rivkush · 24 Jun 2021

"Rivkush" is a podcast hosted by Rivka Campbell, a Jewish woman of Jamaican descent, known for advocating for Jews of color in Canada.

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Who are America’s Jews of color? New survey aims to find out.

noah in Forward · 18 Jan 2021

The Jews of Color Initiative, in collaboration with a research team from Stanford University, has launched a new survey called "Count Me In" to gather data and stories about Jews of color in America.

0 Communities Television/Film

She’s Sarah Silverman’s Sister — And Just Officiated Tiffany Haddish’s Bat Mitzvah

Forward · 5 Dec 2019

Rabbi Susan Silverman, sister of comedian Sarah Silverman, officiated Tiffany Haddish's bat mitzvah, a unique event that coincided with Haddish's 40th birthday and the premiere of her Netflix special "Black Mitzvah."