Tag: Rivkush Podcast

In her poetry collection "Sweet Malida: Memories of a Bene Israel Woman," Zilka Joseph delves into the history and culture of the Bene Israel community in India, highlighting their unique journey of blending into Indian culture while maintaining their Jewish identity.
Sarah Kolker, an artist and social justice advocate from Philadelphia, used her art to revitalize a neglected park in her hometown, organizing community efforts and painting a large mural that transformed the space into a vibrant hub for children and adults.
Leah Finkelstein, an Orthodox Jewish woman of color, has experienced exclusion and discrimination within the community, such as her son's achievement being misattributed to a white teammate.
Devyani Saltzman, a prominent figure in the arts world, is on a mission to diversify the behind-the-scenes landscape of the arts industry, pointing out that despite a seemingly diverse audience, boards and structures remain predominantly white and old-fashioned.
Tamara Podemski, an artist of Jewish and Indigenous descent, draws on the survival of her ancestors in her work, influenced by their experiences of generational trauma from the Holocaust and residential schools.
Chaya Lev, a Black Jew in Israel, shares her experiences living in Israel post-October 7, detailing the impact of surviving breast cancer and making aliyah in 2016.
Sara Braun, a Black Jewish woman from the Netherlands, shares her journey of moving to New York City and embracing the Hasidic lifestyle, where she now works as a singer, motivational speaker, and mother of five.
The Jewish community has progressed from acknowledging queer Jews to actively working towards their inclusion in Jewish law and practice.
Jared Jackson, founder of Jews in All Hues, discusses how white supremacy has become embedded in mainstream North American Judaism, not necessarily through overt symbols but in the discomfort felt by Jews of color in Jewish spaces dominated by white-skinned Ashkenazi individuals.
Tyler Samuels, a recent graduate from the University of Toronto and a vocal member of Canada's Jewish community, addresses the issue of race and antisemitism on campus.