JP·PinnedJe Suis Sarah HalimiBy: Sofia Bralich On April 4, 2017, Sarah Halimi was killed by her neighbor, Kobili Traoré, when he threw her out of her apartment window. This brutal murder is an immense tragedy on its own. However, the tragedy and pain from her murder is intensified by the decision of the…Sarah Halimi2 min readSarah Halimi2 min read
JP·PinnedWhat is Lag BaOmer?By: Deanna Kahn History & Significance Lag BaOmer is a minor Jewish holiday whose origins are somewhat unclear, as it commemorates a number of historical and celebratory events. Lag BaOmer falls on the 33rd day of Omer; this is because it’s comprised of the Hebrew letters lamed (ל) and gimel…Lag Baomer2 min readLag Baomer2 min read
JP·PinnedFinding MyselfBy: Hana Tzipora There are things worse than having Pride As I have learned As I have found. There are things worse than wearing your conflictions on your sleeve because you are so Tired of hiding and of Lying by Omission Just to fit in where you are supposed to …Poetry2 min readPoetry2 min read
JP·PinnedReviewing & Connecting with Mishkan Ga’avah: Where Pride Dwellsby Sofia Bralich For me, queer identity and spirituality are deeply intertwined and inform each other. However, for most of my life, I’ve felt like they’ve been pulled apart. It’s only recently, with my journey to converting to Judaism, that I’ve felt them coming together again in a way that…Jewish3 min readJewish3 min read
JP·PinnedFour Iconic LGBTQ+ Jewish Women Who Made Historyby Heni Pupco & Jess Pavlides In a month that is meant to be celebrating women and their accomplishments, we have once again found ourselves mourning, fighting, and begging for our humanity and freedom. …Womens History Month6 min readWomens History Month6 min read
JP·PinnedThe EU Voted to Declare Itself an LGBT Freedom Zone, and Poland is PissedBy Jacob Gelman On March 11th, the European Union voted by a large majority to support a symbolic resolution declaring land within the 27 member states as an “LGBT Freedom Zone.” With 492 votes in favor and 141 against, the resolution passed through with overwhelming support and little pushback. The…Poland2 min readPoland2 min read
JP·PinnedTwo LGBT Men in Russia Reportedly Kidnapped by Chechen PoliceWhat Happened? Recently, two gay men in Russia were taken by Chechen security officials. The two men (Salekh Magamadov, 20, and Ismail Isteyev, 17) were kidnapped on February 4 from a safe house outside Moscow. Chechnya’s government had previously tortured the two men before being given safety by The Russian…LGBT2 min readLGBT2 min read
JP·Mar 15, 2021Allyship As Spiritual PracticeBy Rabbi Mike Moskowitz & Rabbi Yale Rapport In recent history, nearly 70% of Massachusetts voted YES on ballot initiative 3, protecting the rights of transfolk against discrimination. This tremendous display of support was brought about by the tireless efforts of transfolk, activists, advocates, and allies. Now that this clear…Allyship4 min readAllyship4 min read
JP·Mar 2, 2021Connecting For PurimJess Nora strengthens their community through baking. The past year has been a lot of change and adaptation for many. It has been a year of finding new ways to connect: to our religion, our life values, and each other. …Purim And Hamantaschen3 min readPurim And Hamantaschen3 min read
Nesh Magazine·Feb 22, 2021To Love the EarthTalia R. BarNoy writes about holloways and a creature made of earth — A holloway is a well-beaten-down path that is traveled so often that its travelers leave behind an imprint on the earth. A holloway is made through voices and shared experiences, travel advice and traditions. There was one such holloway near my home. I knew it was there because of the…Fiction6 min readFiction6 min read
