Jewish&

Jewish& is a blog by Be’chol Lashon, which gives voice to the racial, ethnic and cultural diversity of Jewish identity and experience. The original multicultural people, Jews have lived around the world for millennia. Today, with globalism and inclusion so key in making choices about engaging in Jewish life,Jewish& provides a forum for personal reflection, discussion, and debate.

Seamlessly Chinese and Jewish

Recently at work, one of my co-workers, who is a Chinese originally from Taiwan, stopped by my desk to ask ...

Jewish Pirates and Other Treasures

It’s the end of the summer, and my children are educating me about Jewish pirates.“They lived in the Caribbean in ...

How to Welcome the Stranger: A Modern Midrash

1 in 6 contemporary Jews are new to Judaism. How are we supposed to welcome these converts? Rabbi Juan Mejia, a ...

A Real Cuban Mojito

The first time I tasted a mojito, and I mean really tasted a mojito, I was in Havana with my ...

My Jewish Mother the Hero

My family has always been the foundation of my life. I have very strong bonds with both my parents. Over ...

My Chinese Daughter’s Jewish Roots

This is the final in a short series on adoption in Jewish families. Enjoy!In 1988, I had my entire life ...

Uncovering Awe and Joy in Israel

“Ima, I’m eating breakfast. It tastes like home. I want to live here forever.”The simplicity and joy of my daughter’s ...

Eating Bacon?

This is the third in a short series about adoption and multiracial Jewish families that Be’chol Lashon will be running over ...

A Letter to My Son

This is the second in a short series about adoption and multiracial Jewish families that Be’chol Lashon will be running over ...

My Daughter is as Beautiful as a Doll

This is the first in a short series about adoption and multiracial Jewish families that Be’chol Lashon will be running ...