Tag: Heritage

Exploring the role and perspective of Jewish individuals participating in current protests through the lens of Jewish history.
The author addresses the recent surge of anti-Israel sentiment and encourages Jewish individuals to embrace and celebrate their Jewish identity instead of feeling targeted or ashamed.
Janice Apple Malett inherited a Jewish cemetery in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, even though there are no longer any Jews living in the town.
The author describes themselves as a six-strand loaf of braided challah bread, with each strand representing a different flavor and essence.
This text tells the story of a woman named Dina who is feeling disconnected and unfulfilled in her life.
The article encourages readers to share their favorite Pesach recipes with the community.
A mother reflects on taking her daughter to synagogue in the wake of increased security measures following the Tree of Life shooting.
The author reflects on their experience surrounding their son's circumcision, drawing parallels to the success and identity representation of Cardi B. They discuss their wife's nervousness as a black Jew-by-choice, their decision to have a traditional bris despite opposition, and the journey leading up to and following the circumcision.
The text explores the life of an olive grower in Jerusalem whose son was tragically killed in a confrontation in the West Bank.
The text explores the author's journey towards embracing kashrut by relinquishing non-kosher foods, particularly bacon, which held special significance for him.
The article explores the themes of destiny, tradition, and inner voice in the Disney film "Moana" and draws parallels to Jewish history and identity.
Yonathan Mizrachi, from Emek Shaveh, discusses the need to de-politicize archaeology in Jerusalem, especially in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict context, in order to safeguard ancient sites for all communities.
The author reflects on their challenging relationship with their Israeli mother, longing for a more conventional and gentle maternal figure.
The author reflects on a personal dilemma when her husband wanted to break the Yom Kippur fast early to accommodate his migraine, while she preferred to wait until the traditional time.
The text delves into the experiences of second-generation Holocaust survivors, referred to as 2Gs, who have grappled with their parents' trauma and the impact it had on their identity and faith.