A story from my friend Juan Mejia, who works tirelessly on behalf of other anusim: A rabbi friend is taking a cruise off the coast of South Africa with his wife. On board he meets two Colombian Jews. He has the article of the Jerusalem Report (“Out of Fear/Bnai Anousim Report to Judaism”) with him… Continue reading An anecdote for you, he says
I could watch this all day…. All better now, thanks!
Event: Hanukkah Celebrations at INDIAN JEWISH CONGREGATION OF USADate: Saturday, December 12, 2009Time: 5:30pmPlace: Rego Park Jewish Center, 97-30 Queens Boulevard, Rego Park, NY 11374, Tel : 718-897-8718, Email : jewsofindia@yahoo.com Let us all celebrate Hanukkah together on December 12thth 2008 from 5:30PM onwards with prayer and singing and dancing. Bring the family, the children,… Continue reading Cool Jewish Events: Hanukkah Celebrations at Indian Jewish Congregation of USA
I’ve only ever been inside a store (Macy’s) on Black Friday once and that was enough to terrify me for life. I won’t set foot inside any store on Black Friday these days. I don’t care what’s on sale. I will pay extra just so I don’t want to get trampled. But this year, I… Continue reading Black Friday Withdrawal
“Hava Nageela” and “Celia Cruz,” two phrases I never imagined uttering TOGETHER. What exactly was this afro-Cuban “Queen of Salsa” doing singing in Hebrew? Who cares? If you’re any kind of self-respecting Hispanic, you’re just dying to hear the tune!!! Scroll down to #8: Hava Nageela If Celia Cruz could do it, maybe even I… Continue reading Afro-Cuban Hebrew Musica
Event: “The State of Conversions in Israel” with Rabbi Chaim Drukman Date: Tuesday night, Dec. 1, 2009 Time: 7:30pm Place: Hebrew Institute of Riverdale, 3700 Henry Hudson Parkway, Bronx, NY The International Rabbinic Fellowship, Yeshivat Chovevei Torah and Hebrew Institute of Riverdale are honored to welcome RABBI CHAIM DRUKMAN to spreak at HIR. Rabbi Chaim… Continue reading Cool Jewish Events: Rabbi Chaim Drukman Speaking
“Black Jew is the new black” blogger MaNishtana, responds to my mikvah video with his own, a hysterical mix of mikvah 101, mostly G-rated line drawings, awkward moments, a shout-out to converts and so much more.
Event: Ethiopian Shabbat Dinner!Date: Fri, Dec 4, 2009Time: 6pm to 9pmPlace: JCC Manhattan, New York, NY Enjoy a memorable Shabbat experience! Join Riki Mulu and Chassida Shmella, a vibrant community founded by a new generation of Ethiopian-Israeli Jews in America, to celebrate the Sabbath with unique Ethiopian customs. Special guest will be Dr. Ephraim Isaac,… Continue reading Reminder: Cool Jewish Events: Ethiopian Shabbat Dinner
With Thanksgiving over, it’s time to think Hanukkah! Event: Fiesta Hanukkah! Date: Sunday, December 6, 2009 Time: 11am Place: Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles, CA Celebrate Hanukkah with a Latin flair! This year, as part of the Skirball’s ongoing initiative to commemorate Jewish life in Latin America, the annual Hanukkah family festival invites families of… Continue reading Cool Jewish Events: Fiesta Hanukkah!
Thank you for being my friend. Here are some guidelines so that our friendship can be a pleasurable experience for all of us. Please don’t make fun of gay people. Please don’t make fun of black people’s hair. Please don’t tell ask me why I don’t straighten my hair. Please don’t make fun of Mexican… Continue reading Redux: Please don’t…with explanatory links!!!
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