judaism
Jewish Holiday of Sukkot Begins a Week of Rejoicing
The Jewish holiday Sukkot takes place from Saturday, September 30 and ends Friday, October 6, 2023, a rejoicing of acceptance and inclusion that spreads across Jewish communities all over the world.
How ‘Hashem Melech 2.0’ Showcases Jewish Hidden Diversity In The United States
In the song “Hashem Melech 2.0,“ Gad Elbaz and Nissim rap and sing together around the original version of a song called “Hashem Melech,” which means “God is king.” This video is set in New York City, U.S.A., which has […]
‘Unorthodox’ and How One Culture Can Have Different Realities
In the Netflix series “Unorthodox,” as the main character abandons her life in New York’s Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community for Berlin, her most immediate discoveries are not just about herself, but also about how her single experience of (Eastern European) Judaism […]
PART 3 OF 3: Representation & Impact: How Entertainment Affects Self-Image
For those with hidden diversity and underrepresented identities, seeing yourself represented in entertainment can mean feeling pride in your identity, perhaps even for the first time.
PART 2 OF 3: Representation Breeds Tolerance: Judaism is More Than Tragedy
In her journey towards finding belonging in the Jewish community, this woman discovered a cyclical pattern between representation, tolerance, and the acceptance of her own identities.
PART 1 OF 3: Representation Builds Belonging: Exploring Judaism in Adulthood
After years of feeling disconnected from her heritage, this woman is looking for belonging by exploring her Jewish roots.
Global Religions: How Jews and Muslims View Alcohol
In our world, alcohol is a huge part of human culture globally; however, in many religions, there are rules for the consumption of alcohol. I sat down with two people from two different religious cultures to understand their views on […]