There are so many international bands out there today who perform different fusions of music such as jazz funk played by Yemen Blues and A-WA but I’ve never gotten into them. That is before I heard the song Hinech Yafa performed by Light in Babylon’s Israeli-Iranian female singer, Michal Elia Kamal. I felt an instant connection… Read more »
The fashion industry in Israel has boomed over the past decade, providing countless designers a platform to share their vision and inspiration. This in turn has not only brought international recognition to the artists but also to Israel. HotCrown Jewelry owned my Ginat and Yisgav Moyal is a prime example. With over twelve thousand likes… Read more »
About 2 years ago I had the pleasure of visiting Puerto Rico and after listening to numerous friends share their stories about the island’s enchanting beauty I was ready to embark on my own journey and take in everything Puerto Rico had to offer. As I stepped out of our taxi, I was instantly… Read more »
It didn’t take long for thousands to stand in solidarity with victims of the Orlando terror attack, targeting the LGBT community. Countless individuals took to social media honoring the victims and their loved ones. Yet what happened to the LGBT community when the media shifted its attention? Did they receive a shift in support, only to see it plummet back down? What are some challenges they continue to face? In… Read more »
This is the number one question I am often asked while attending various Jewish Happy Hours within Atlanta. This of course, followed by the infamous line, “I didn’t know there were Persian Jews.” After dropping a few statistics, recounting my family’s own journey to the States, and stating what synagogue we attend, just for reassurance, I can’t help but think are American Jews really… Read more »
