MaNishtana Talks THE MIKVAH
“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.
Category: Jews/Jewish/Judaism/Orthodox Judaism
Reminder: Cool Jewish Events: Ethiopian Shabbat Dinner
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
Thanksgiving is over, it’s time for Hanukkah!
Maybe at the end of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade when Santa comes out, he should stand next to a menorah? You know, I want representation. He can hold some plantains, too. What? What? I can dream! In the meantime, my Twitter pal Jean Roth wrote some Hanukkah limericks using me as the inspiration: Ms.… Continue reading Thanksgiving is over, it’s time for Hanukkah!
"Going home!"
Sniffle…. Chinese Jews from Kaifeng arrive in Israel 2009 – a moving documentary…. Sniffle. Yeah, I cried. Hold on, I’m still tearing up. I’ve listed many of the articles on this particular group in previous “conversion news roundups” but the articles did nothing to capture the sense of awe you get that this group of… Continue reading "Going home!"
This T-Mobile Store is Kosher
Earlier today I ordered a new phone I can’t afford, a Samsung Gravity, in case you’re curious, to replace my Crackberry (the Blackberry Curve) that has a gaping hole in it and keeps dropping calls like crazy. Sending it to the insurance company would mean paying a $130 deductible and they would only send me… Continue reading This T-Mobile Store is Kosher
Writing that first Jewish Dominican children’s book!
Added to my ever growing “to do” list is writing a “multicultural” children’s book. Of course, first I’d actually have to start reading children’s book. I figure they’re a bit like poetry where every word is important and the less words you use to get your point across, the better. I’m already stockpiling books for… Continue reading Writing that first Jewish Dominican children’s book!
What I learned in Israel…
Reminiscing briefly about my time in Israel during the conversion process….
Whoa, really?!
Here’s a nice little piece on Rabbi Capers Funnye over at the Jewschool blog that found its way into my inbox via Google Alerts. From “Rabbi Funnye’s Message of Inclusivity” (Jewschool): “So what was the point of these stories? Throughout the talk, Funnye repeated his message of the need for inclusion, acceptance, and a better… Continue reading Whoa, really?!
Going Kosher
Last week’s “Question of the Week” was: “Why is My Family Insulted by My Kosher Diet?” Going kosher can be such a touchy subject with relatives that someone, Azriela Jaffe, wrote a whole book about it: What Do You Mean, You Can’t Eat in My Home?: A Guide to How Newly Observant Jews and Their… Continue reading Going Kosher
British think Judaism is Racist?
Sorry, I’m a little late on getting to put together this roundup of the latest news articles on this case. This little video from Aish reminded me that my inbox was overflowing…. http://video.aish.com/AishSharePlayer/Player.swf “We don’t understand being a Jew! How can we? We’re not Jews!”The British response to all this nonsense about Judaism being racist.… Continue reading British think Judaism is Racist?
Memoirs of a Jewminicana 