Celebrate the publishing of Ranjit Chatterjee‘s spellbinding spiritual autobiography “Goy” with us on Sunday, December 13, at the 92nd Street Y in New York City. Author to speak, followed by a “question and answer” session and book signings. Refreshments will be served throughout. ============================================ Dr. Chatterjee, an internationally known and published linguist, was the first… Continue reading Cool Jewish Events: Goy Launch Party
This is a great example of how conversations between white Jews and Jews of color often fail. An African-American Jew of color posts this seemingly innocuous post on her Facebook page: Bina Malka Stinnett is still looking for JOCs” “Jews of color”, who live near/in/will be in the LA area…. e-mail me or something via… Continue reading How Conversations Between White Jews and Jews of color often fail….
Event: Jewish Multiracial Network Chanukah PotluckDate: Sunday Dec. 13Time: 4:30-6:30 pmPlace: Moishe House, 3625 May St., Los Angeles, CA 90066 Adults, children, everyone welcome! We’ll have crafts and games for the kids and food and drinks for the adults. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share and a menorah to light. RSVP to TwinZebra AT… Continue reading Cool Jewish Events: Jewish Multiracial Network Chanukah Potluck
Yesterday, I was at a meal, a buffet, with a bunch of rabbinical students and rabbis. I was happy to see so many faces I knew. One of the rabbis was talking to me about the possibility of telling the stories of all the converts who are experiencing difficulties as a result of the new… Continue reading The Invisible Woman
Jew of color Bina Malka Stinnett is looking to connect with other Jews of color in the Los Angeles area. If you’re interested, email her at Binahmalkastinnett@gmail.com
Rabbi Haim Drukman spoke to Riverdale last night at the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale in an event co-sponsored by YCT and the International Rabbinic Fellowship. A friend from YCT (Yeshivat Chovevei Torah) transcribed Rabbi Drukman’s speech. There’s little things he left out but this is the gist. I apologize for all the Hebrew if it’s… Continue reading Rabbi Haim Drukman speaks to Riverdale
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
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
“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
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