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.
A Remarkable Journey from Ethiopia to Israel to Petaluma, CA
Israeli Maor Sanbata came to the United States this past summer to be a counselor at Camp Be’chol Lashon. Born ...
Becoming a Jewish Ethiopian American Family
It is an incredible responsibility to raise a child. In choosing foreign adoption, we have become parents to a beautiful ...
What Do You Call a Questioning Convert? Rabbi.
“Why did you convert?” I have been asked this question many times before, sometimes out of deep interest and sometimes ...
The Poetry of Jewish Black Identity
I became Bar Mitzvah on April 20th, 2002, the 130th anniversary of Hitler’s birth. My dad’s side of the family ...
From Hail Mary to Hail Miriam
At 6’2”, 210-pound Avi Rosenblum has tattoos that reflect his religious faith and cultural heritage. He stands out. Some might ...
“Kosher Soul” Shabbat
If you could only cook three dishes for Shabbat dinner what would they be?This was the question we posed to ...
The Sultan’s Curse
Iris Aluf Medina was born and raised in Turkey and now lives in San Francisco. We met up with this ...
Beyond Latkes: Hanukkah Around the World
Rabbi discusses Jewish Hanukkah Holiday traditions from around the world
Psalms for the Philippines
Oklahoma City, where I live, has an amazing Jewish community. And, unfortunately, this amazing Jewish community is an expert in ...
Ladino Pregnant Pop
“Ensuenyo Te Vi” Three words that normally don’t go together: Ladino, Pop, Pregnant. But in my world they make a ...