A new illustrated book hopes to redefine ‘What Jewish Looks Like’
The book profiles dozens of unconventional Jewish icons from diverse cultures.
‘It pains me’: Gad Saad reflects on the unfulfilled potential of a pluralistic Lebanon
As Israel prepares for a probable ground invasion of Lebanon, we take a deeper look at Jewish-Arab relations in the embattled region.
How Adiel Cohen channels his Yemini heritage to fight for Israel—on two fronts
The popular content creator and activist has made a name for himself defending Israel online.
Ysabella Hazan wants to flip the narrative of Jewish ‘colonization’
The rising young activist is promoting a movement called “Decolonized Judean”.
In her poetry, Zilka Joseph channels the stories of her Bene Israel ancestors in India
Her new book weaves together history, poetry and personal stories.
How Sarah Kolker uses art to inspire her communities—Jewish, Black and beyond
When Sarah Kolker returned to her hometown neighbourhood in Philadelphia as a young adult, she noticed a run-down park that she grew up around. She remembered how her mom wouldn’t let her go to the park at all. But now, the artist and social justice advocate was inspired to help reimagine the public space entirely. […]
Leah Finkelstein wants Orthodox Jews of colour to feel welcome—so she’s offering to take them to shul
She speaks to Rivka Campbell about her new organization, Am Echad Inclusive Alliance.
‘We want to belong to a common narrative’: Devyani Saltzman on systemic changes in Canadian arts
Devyani Saltzman was born into the arts and culture world, the daughter of two filmmakers—one Jewish, one Indian. Raised on production sets, she went on to write dozens of articles for newspapers and magazines, become the founding curator at Toronto’s Luminato festival and work at numerous arts institutions, including the Art Gallery of Ontario, where […]
In her art, Tamara Podemski channels the survival of her ancestors—both Jewish and Indigenous
She understands generational trauma better than most.
Chaya Lev, a Black Jew in Israel, describes life in Israel after Oct. 7—and why Palestinians aren’t people of colour
“Many Westerners would not be able to tell a Palestinian across from an Israeli.”
