barrettThis Sukkot story offers a unique view into a little-known community as they celebrate the Jewish harvest festival. Shoshi lives with her brothers and grandparents […]
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Kicking off Black History Month!
I awakened this morning feeling rested, truly rested, and I lay in bed reflecting on one of the best Friday evenings I have had n […]
Talking About The Black~Jewish Alliance
Talking About The Black~Jewish Alliance! After having watched the stunning and comprehsneive film “Shared Legacies” on January 12, we will be discussing it on February […]
Juneteenth 2024 – It’s On!
We are expanding the tent and I am so thrilled. Once again, the Jewish community will be present at the Juneteenth Freedom Festival in our […]
Remembering The Shoah and Keeping Jewish Joy
When someone who has died is mentioned, we say “May her (his) memory be a blessing”. Today is a day we come to with conflicted […]
Black Israelis Unify!
When my grandparents lived all the way in Ethiopia, they were literally hunted and chased and hated just because they were Jews, just because of […]
Kwanzaa Shabbat! – December 2, 2023
Following the Saturday morning Shabbat people gathered in the Social Hall and learned some amazing facts:
Black and Jewish: Telling Our Stories
Are you aware that the population of Jews of Color is increasing in the United states of America, despite systematic undercounting in decades of American […]
The Backstory
Welcome to Playing Together. This initiative is the realization of my vision. I am an African American Jewish woman who lives at an intersection encompassing […]