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.
