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Cool Jewish Events: Celebrating the Musical Tradition of Turkish Jews

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Event: Celebrating the Musical Tradition of Turkish JewsDate: Sunday, March 7, 2010Time: 2pmPlace: JCC Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Avenue at West 76th Street, New York, NY 10023Admission: $20/$25 (Purchase tickets in advance) Details: The diversity of Turkish culture is reflected in its rich musical traditions, among them the music of Jews who lived during the Ottoman… Continue reading Cool Jewish Events: Celebrating the Musical Tradition of Turkish Jews

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Hope you had a happy Jewloween.

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In his latest YouTube video, blogger MaNishtana explains “Jewloween” aka Purim and I even make a cameo! Related: David Suissa on why America loves Jews…especially the comedians”.

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Purim Culture Clash

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So, we’re walking out of shul when we see a woman with a baby hoisting her baby carrier up the stairs. Mom is dressed up as Dorothy in a very short dress and red glittery heels and all. My husband turns back and says to me, “Do you think the baby is dressed as Toto?”… Continue reading Purim Culture Clash

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There is such a thing as too open

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I’ve always been a very open, outgoing person. In so many ways, this has led me to connect deeply to so many people. I think people are often surprised by how much they’re willing to share with me, even readers who feel that I have already shared so much with them. Early on, I made… Continue reading There is such a thing as too open

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Cool Jewish Events

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Know of any cool Jewish events in your area that you think I should throw up onto the blog? If it’s featuring Jews, I want to hear about it! Big pluses: Jews of color, Jewish diversity, Jewish multiculturalism, Jewish converts, Jewish education…. Email me at jewminicana1 AT gmail DOT com

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Cool Jewish Events: Orthodox conversion doc "Leap of Faith" hits Sarasota, FL

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Event: “Leap of Faith” at Sarasota Film Festival Date: Tuesday, March 9, 2010 Time: 5pm Place: Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Federation Hall, 580 McIntosh Road, Sarasota, FL (941) 371-4546‎ Trailer: http://www.leapoffaiththefilm.com/ Synopsis: The feature-length documentary, LEAP OF FAITH, is the first film to explore the phenomenon of religious conversion. The film takes an in-depth look at one… Continue reading Cool Jewish Events: Orthodox conversion doc "Leap of Faith" hits Sarasota, FL

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Cool Jewish Events: Rabbi Capers Funnye in Conversation with Ari L. Goldman

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Event: Cool Jewish Events: Rabbi Capers Funnye in Conversation with Ari L. GoldmanDate: Tuesday, March 2, 2010Time: 8:15pmPlace: The 92nd Street Y, Lexington Avenue @ 92nd Street, Buttenweiser Hall, New York, NYAdmission: $27 (20% off with Be’chol Lashon code BCHL)

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Defensive Maneuver: Conversion Judo

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Annoying question at the Shabbos table from someone I barely knew: “Did you convert before or after you met him?” which, of course, really means…”did you convert for him or for yourself?” Usually, people just go with the latter and not the former. They’re more upfront. The whole table went preternaturally quiet when I said… Continue reading Defensive Maneuver: Conversion Judo

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A touchy subject: Race and Dating Jewish

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Hi Aliza, I have an etiquette for you. I know this is a touchy subject. I have a good friend who’s very aggressively JDate-ing. She met a guy on whose name is very Jewish (last name Katz) and who went to a Jewish day school in Los Angeles. He looks black. She asked me when… Continue reading A touchy subject: Race and Dating Jewish

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Cool Jewish Events: Far From Zion: In Search of a Global Jewish Community

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Event: Talk with Charles London, author of “Far From Zion: In Search of a Global Jewish Community”Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2010Time: 7pmPlace: Be sure to sign up for more information on upcoming Jewish multicultural events: JCC Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Avenue at West 76th Street, New York, NY 10023Admission: $7/$10 Join award winning writer Charles London… Continue reading Cool Jewish Events: Far From Zion: In Search of a Global Jewish Community