About erika davis
Canadian Filmmaker Focuses on Nigerian Jews in New Documentary
Jeff Lieberman’s new film, ‘Re-Emerging: The Jews of Nigeria,’ sheds light on a Jewish community that many Jews are unaware of Read More
Finding the Messiah, With the Help of QR Codes
We talk with R. Justin Stewart about his new installation, “Distorting (a messiah project, 13C),” and his research into the Jewish concept of the messiah Read More
In Brooklyn, Putting Gefilte Fish Back on the Menu
We talk with the founders of The Gefilteria, which opens in Brooklyn on Sunday, about Ashkenazi soul food, misunderstood gefilte fish, and the Jewish kombucha Read More
Black, Gay, And Jewish: Confessions Of A Former Pagan-Hippie
My path to Judaism was filled with all sorts of different faith-based and spiritual practice. Including Wicca. Read More
Black, Gay, And Jewish: How Do You Jew?
When I was converting everyone wanted to know why I wanted to be Jewish. I knew why I wanted to be Jewish, but I found that articulating it to others in a way that is universally understandable was difficult. Read More
Black, Gay, And Jewish: Thoughts On Shit White Girls Say…To Black Girls
So you’re in a safe space with a “safe black person” and all of a sudden things you’d never say to a person on the street or on the subway just fly out of the mouth without bounds… Read More
Black, Gay, And Jewish: Gay And Away In Israel
I go to Israel with no expectations and with a completely open heart and mind. I haven’t formulated concrete thoughts on Israel, which was the topic of debate for many meetings with my conversion rabbi. Read More