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Reaching from the stars to the very earthly matters of Judaism, gender, race, and dismantling the patriarchy, Chanda Prescod-Weinstein in conversation with Carolivia Herron.
From the Margins to the Center of the Cosmos
Tag: independent journalism
Coming Out to My Ancestors
Megan J. Smith
I often wonder what my ancestors would think of me. This comic is one in a series exploring my imagined relationship with my great grandmothers (as well as my relationship… Read more »
Brenda & Carolivia: A Juneteenth Conversation
Carolivia Herron
In this short video, Carolivia Herron and her literary creation, Brenda, argue about Juneteenth.
The Things We Don’t Say: An Interview with Julie Morgenlender
Hanna R. Neier
I love how accommodating Judaism is, in ways that too often the rest of society isn’t
Redemption–and Cheesecake–Is at Hand
Susan Barocas
This Shavuot, embrace a new cheesecake–kousmeri from Romaniote community of Greece.
My Grandmother’s Favorite Dish
Beejhy Barhany
The first time I ate gomen was back in Ethiopia, after helping my grandma prepare it.
A Modern Esther
Hadar Cohen
For Jackie Zarine Mostny, the Persian Jewish Queen lineage from the time of Esther continues to live on– and evolve.
Therapeutic Powers of Babka
Aayisha Ruby Gold
Tasting the schnapps and coffee liqueur in the babka calls back the memory of going to shul on Saturday mornings before the pandemic.
A Pain in the Ass
Lesléa Newman
My job was to keep my father safe in the world without compromising his dignity. I can only imagine how difficult it was for him—the parent—to take orders from me—the child.
A “Bad Girl” on the Campaign for a Safe Abortion
Joyce Antler
Reflecting on the fight for abortion rights in New York.