Tag Archives: Jewish Matters

OUR History

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Justin

“It’s ironic that Israeli and Palestinian memories of the Past are based on a history of disastrous contacts with European cultures in the Holocaust and the Crusades” – Sandra Scham “I recently saw [Shimon] Peres on TV and for a … Continue reading →

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Long Island Jews

Posted on November 28, 2009 by Justin

While watching a commercial of two women nagging a man… “Is that a Long Island or a Jewish thing? Because I just equate nagging + New York as Jew.” Ashish finds me funny.

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A Day in the Life

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Justin

Entries to self, as normal, for others to see if they care: 1) Lost and Found: On the way to Macy’s I was reading Rebecca Walker’s Black, White, and Jewish that I’ve put off for too long thanks to procrastination. … Continue reading →

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Jewish Diversity Checklist

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Justin

Ashkenazi Privilege Checklist The checklist was created by Corrine Lightweaver, Sasha King, and the Jewish Multiracial Network between 2006-2009. It was used in a presentation on Jews of Color at the Society for the Advancement of Judaism in March 2007. … Continue reading →

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Chanukah in a Nutshell

Posted on December 21, 2008 by Justin

http://www.chabad.org/holidays/chanukah/article_cdo/aid/102911/jewish/Chanukah-in-a-Nutshell.htm (For all those goyim out there!)

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Contrast and Balance: Black, White, & Jewish

Posted on July 28, 2008 by Justin

I’ve been watching Black In America on CNN a lot lately; picking up bits and pieces that I may have missed when I didn’t watch the whole episode in entirety. On the biracial situation and interracial relationship situation…I wanted the … Continue reading →

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Israel Love

Posted on June 27, 2008 by Justin

Quiet Gay Pride march in Jerusalem JERUSALEM (AP) — About 3,000 gays have marched through Jerusalem in their annual Gay Pride parade. The march was followed by a rally, both proceeding without incident. Police said they had about 2,000 officers … Continue reading →

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Proud to be Jewish

Posted on April 7, 2008 by Justin

I am not Israeli but I am an Israelite. I am proud to be of connection yet of different sight from my ancestors. Love and peace are a path we all want, but I am fortunate not to find contentment … Continue reading →

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In Retrospect

Posted on March 20, 2008 by Justin

I sit on my brother’s couch in New York, New York; as I’ve come to visit him and my grandma (and family) for my spring break. We’re both trying to figure out where we are headed in life, and it’s … Continue reading →

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Being A Good Person: Black, White & Jewish

Posted on January 25, 2008 by Justin

There is strength but also worry and weakness in Biraciality, Religion, and where you come from. I’ve been on a political point for the last hour on Barack Obama, especially on his race and peoplehood. He is biracial. He was … Continue reading →

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