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Frankely Judaic Podcast: Golan Moskowitz, “Exploring Jewish American Drag: History, Identity, and Influence”
In this episode, cultural historian and literary scholar Golan Moskowitz discusses his current book project, which explores the cultural history of Jewish drag and its relationship with Jewish identity in America.
When Life’s a Drag: A Look into the History of Jews & Cross-Dressing Podcast Episode with Golan Moskowitz
Every year on Purim, Jews around the world stage shpiels, or plays, that not only feature people in costumes, but cross-dressing as well. These Purim events have allowed Jews to participate in drag throughout history, and have opened the door for other traditions like cross-casting in theater.
In this episode, we’ll hear from scholars Golan Moskowitz and Naomi Seidman and former drag queen Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie about Jewish historical examples of drag, Jewish contributions to the art and culture of drag, and how Jews have used drag to explore trauma, identity, and belonging.
Dr. Ilana Horwitz Discusses Her New Book, “The Entrepreneurial Scholar: A New Mindset for Success in Academia and Beyond”
Preorder book here. Watch the Grant Center’s Dr. Ilana Horwitz answers questions about her new book, “The Entrepreneurial Scholar: A New Mindset for Success in
Scholars in Session: Jews and Drag-An American Cultural History 1900-2020 with Dr. Golan Moskowitz at JCC Detroit
Golan Moskowitz, 2024-2025 University of Michigan Frankel Institute Fellow, explores the Jewish American cultural history of the gender-transcendent performance art of drag, from early twentieth-century Yiddish vaudeville through contemporary Emmy-winning reality television. Professor Moskowitz will discuss how marginalized Jewish artists, writers, and performers creatively process legacies of embodied otherness, focusing especially on Jewish American descendants of immigrants and Holocaust survivors, as well as on LGBTQ Jewish creatives.
Presented by SAJE (Seminars for Adult Jewish Enrichment). Co-Sponsored by the Frankel Institute for Advanced Judaic Studies, University of Michigan and JLearn.
Keshet Releases First-Ever Report on LGBTQ+ Jews of Color
Keshet, the leading national nonprofit advancing LGBTQ+ equality in Jewish life, has released a groundbreaking report, “Threads of Identity: LGBTQ+ Jews of Color in the Fabric of Jewish Life.” It is the first to comprehensively explore the unique experiences of LGBTQ+ Jews of Color, addressing a significant research gap within the Jewish community. Designed by and for LGBTQ+ Jews of Color, as well as Jewish leaders and community members, the report serves as a bridge to a deeper understanding of the experiences of LGBTQ+ Jews of Color and details how to create inviting Jewish communities of belonging that affirm LGBTQ+ community members of Color.
Pious Pupils in America Perform Better
Religion is making a comeback in American public schools, and Republicans are leading the charge. In April Ron DeSantis, Florida’s governor, signed a bill to allow clergy in public schools (Texas and Louisiana have passed similar laws). In June Louisiana passed a law requiring that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public-school classroom. A week later Oklahoma’s state superintendent directed all public schools to teach the Bible.
