Learning to See My Jewish and Korean Identities as Complementary
I am constantly making mistakes, questioning my identity, and second-guessing myself, but I know that this work is a process.
Finding Encouragement in MLK’s Words—And America’s Changing Demographics
My mixed-race daughter will be part of the nonwhite majority of American youth, which is cause for both celebration and fear.
Armenian, Russian, Mexican and…Jewish
Growing into my Jewish multicultural heritage and future.
Wandering in translation, learning to speak the language of my people
Due to diasporic persecution and the pressures of cultural conformity, I cannot speak a language murdered out of my bloodline.
Are Jews White? American History Says It’s Complicated
I appreciate the discomfort that many Jews feel being categorized as white. And yet, this use of the term “passing” is wrong.
Three Things the Jewish Community Can Do Better, According to a Mixed-Race Jewish Professional
Tema Smith’s own experiences as a mixed race person shape her vision as a Jewish professional.
A Special Father-Son Duo and Their Unique Indian Charoset
A recipe for making Indian Passover Seder treat.
Loving Day is Every Day for Our Family
What 50 years of Loving Day means to our Black, white and Jewish family.
For Many Multicultural Jewish Families Passover is About Tradition
For multiracial and multicultural Jewish families, the Passover seder is an opportunity to share elements of their racial and cultural backgrounds.