Both Isaiah's maternal and paternal ancestors were slaves: As Hebrews in the desert hills of Egypt, and as Africans on the southern plantations of Alabama. He grew up in the Orthodox Jewish community of Monsey, N.Y, yet his Thanksgiving family reunions revealed a whole other aspect of his life experience, with varying religious faiths and ethnic backgrounds. Come here Isaiah's story and learn about Be'chol Lashon, an organization that celebrates the racial, ethnic and cultural diversity of the Jewish people.
Isaiah Rothstein serves as the Rabbi-in-Residence for Hazon. Growing up in a multi-racial Chabad family in Monsey, NY, Isaiah is pulled towards building platforms for Jews of all backgrounds to celebrate their identities and affinities -– together -– with the rest of community... Read More →
Saturday February 17, 2018 3:30pm - 4:45pm EST
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