“After my rape, I really fell back on my traditions. I got a mezuzah, and I started saying the Shabbat prayers every week at my own home.” Viral-video slam poet and activist Anna Binkovitz opens up to Lilith about trauma, survival, and the vital importance of language.
Annette Ezekiel Kogan, founder of punk-klezmer ensemble Golem, tells Lilith about the challenges of being a female bandleader and the rich life experiences that have contributed to the band’s wild sound.
“I’m a little concerned that the bags under my eyes might be permanent, but more than likely, they’ll go away soon.”
The temple my kids grew up in is nicknamed “Temple Beth Showrunner” because the creators of so many television shows attend. But when you sit in the sanctuary year after year you see that loss is loss.
