Photo: Govorkov/Wikimedia Commons This past November was Mizrahi heritage month, a time to recognize and uplift the narratives of Mizrahi Jews across the globe. The acknowledgement of Mizrahi history has grown in popularity in the United States, particularly after Israel passed a law in 2014 that designated November 30 as a...
Don’t Forget the Other Mideast Refugees: Mizrahi Jews
All refugees deserve a permanent home; governmental action is integral to the protection of this fundamental human right. Looking at the Middle East, we see two very different pictures: Israel’s handling of its Jewish refugees has led to their prosperity and integration, while Arab governments’ (including the two Palestinian governments...
להיות יהודי מזרחי ברשתות החברתיות
במהלך ימי הבידוד שלי, כמו רבים אחרים, ביליתי שעות בכל יום ברשתות החברתיות. ובחנתי לעומק את אפליקציית המדיה החברתית TikTok – אפליקציה שזכתה לפופולריות רבה בשנה האחרונה. האפליקציה, שמזרימה ברציפות קטעי וידיאו באורך 15 שניות עד דקה על בסיס תחומי עניין של משתמשים, כוללת בסיס משתמשים משמעותי של יהודים....
Being a Mizrahi Jew on Social Media
During COVID-19 self-isolation, like many others, I’ve been spending hours a day on social media. In particular, I’ve thoroughly explored the social media app TikTok — an app that has exploded in popularity in the last year. The app, which continuously streams curated 15 second to one-minute-long videos based on...
Still Living: Remembering Morocco’s Jews
When I think about Israeli culture, I think of startups, I think of gorgeous museums with modern art exhibits, of Sabich, falafel, and hip new musicians, of the Tel Aviv boardwalk and the new lineup of hit Israeli TV shows on Netflix. Israel has a rich culture, and yet often...