{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/647090cd76120a00118bfab2/67e6d11ae270d6e036906a6d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"\"I tick a lot of boxes\" - Shelley Silas","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/647090cd76120a00118bfab2/1743179755096-fbc8832c-7c8a-4f84-8dd0-d955ebd11e90.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this deeply personal episode, <strong>Shelley Silas</strong> guides us through her intricate journey of Jewish identity, shaped by her unique heritage, family dynamics, and the profound impact of loss.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Our Guest</strong></p><p>Shelley Silas is a playwright and storyteller whose work delves into the nuances of identity and cultural belonging. Her plays, including \"Calcutta Kosher,\" reflect her diverse heritage and the challenges of navigating multiple identities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Topics</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Multifaceted Identity:</strong> Exploring the intersection of Baghdadi Jewish heritage, Indian roots, and LGBTQ+ identity.</li><li><strong>Family and Loss:</strong> How significant life events, especially the loss of family members, reshape one's understanding of Jewish identity and cultural practices.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Your guide</strong></p><p>Short definitions of terms mentioned in this episode:</p><ul><li><strong>Sephardi</strong> - Jews descended from Iberia and the Spanish diaspora</li><li><strong>Ashkenazi: </strong>Jewish people descended from Germany and Northern France</li><li><strong>Mizrahi: </strong>Jews from the Middle East and North Africa</li><li><strong>Shul: </strong>Yiddish word for synagogue</li><li><strong>Kippah: </strong>A small skull cap worn by Jewish men</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Want to learn more? </strong>Listen to previous episodes where we discuss identity.</p><ul><li>S1E1 <a href=\"https://shows.acast.com/who-jew-think-you-are/episodes/64de2edc42a892001117d920\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Big Three Origin Stories</a></li><li>S1E7 <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ZRBFyuor5gqP743q5qXgd?si=qlCx9OtyRPiMft3p86JIaQ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">“Identity is overrated” with Dr Orphira Gamliel</a></li></ul><p><strong>References &amp; Resources</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.rlf.org.uk/writer/shelley-silas/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Royal Literary Fund</a> - Shelley Silas's profile and works, including \"Calcutta Kosher\"</li><li><a href=\"https://jewishmuseum.org.uk/2019/07/30/understanding-the-indian-baghdadi-jews/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Jewish Museum London</a> - blog entitled <em>Understanding the Indian Baghdadi Jews</em></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Dive deeper into the Jewniverse</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://whojewthinkyouare.substack.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Subscribe to our Substack</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Who Jew Think You Are? Your turn!&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://forms.gle/sx7Nic2rCnTNEG289\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Share your story</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Eylan Ezekiel"}