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When I combine my family’s recipes into one, I connect with happy memories on both sides.
A Poem by Gabrielal Orozco. Gabriela Orozco is the 2019 DC Youth Poet Laureate and the 2020 DC Youth Slam Champion.
Being able to share what connects us creates a sacred community within a community.
I also love teaching young children about Judaism and inspiring them to be proud of being Jewish.
I prefer the term diverse Jew so that everyone can determine what represents them and how they want to share that part of themselves with others.
As a leader of a Latin-Jewish org, I see this month as THE month for showcasing the intersection of our two cultures.
I am blessed in being both Asian and Jewish and being part of two traditions that focus on joy and bounty at this time of year.
Avinu Malkeinu, open our hearts so that we will see all the things we have been unwilling to see, and grow in humility and compassion.
As you get ready for this Rosh Hashanah, remember that prayer can go beyond words and consider what makes you feel full and what makes you feel at home.