Jewish&

Jewish& is a blog by Be’chol Lashon, which gives voice to the racial, ethnic and cultural diversity of Jewish identity and experience. The original multicultural people, Jews have lived around the world for millennia. Today, with globalism and inclusion so key in making choices about engaging in Jewish life,Jewish& provides a forum for personal reflection, discussion, and debate.

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Greek Burekas, A Treat at Shavuot or Year-Round

The Shavuot holiday is upon us. We celebrate our becoming a people committed to living the gift of receiving and ...

Soulfood for Shavuot

Shavuot is one of the rare Jewish holidays that really specifies a dairy meal.READ: Why Do We Eat Cheesecake on Shavuot?Some ...

When Counselors Go To Camp

Where do seasoned camp veterans go to learn more about camp? Why camp, of course! Camp Be’chol Lashon is the ...

Israeli, Ethiopian and Gay

What does it mean to be young, Ethiopian, Israeli and gay? Recently to of the leaders of KALA an Israeli ...

Finding the Calling of My Soul, A Conversion Story

Sometimes your soul knows, before your mind, where it needs to go.

Mothers, Judaism’s Heroes

What does it mean to be hero in Judaism, and who to me represents that more than anyone?For me, a hero ...

Mimouna: Taking the End of Passover to Whole New Level

 As Jews around the world conclude the observance of Passover, many will be rushing to pizza parlors to fill their ...

Passover, Then and Now

Pesach (Passover) is my favorite holiday. I enjoy reading about the journey from slavery to freedom and the journey of ...

A Sephardic Passover Meat Pie

For one Greek Jewish family, this casserole has been a seder staple for years.

Bsisa: A Tasty Tradition To Begin The Passover Season

What is the best way to usher in the Passover season? Not with handwringing and housecleaning, but with celebration, blessing ...

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