ishues: The Podcast

Shoshi Stern: Intersectionality

This is ishUES, the podcast, a project of ish. Each episode will welcome artists, community members, thought leaders, and creative minds to reflect, share and celebrate Jewish and Jew-ish identity. We all need something to look forward to, some grounding as we struggle to figure out what the new normal is going to look like. ish is bringing you new voices, new artists and new ideas to help you find that grounding. Whether Jewish, Jew-ish, or just here for the chutzpah, we’re so glad you’ve decided to join us. In this episode of ishues, Jasmine Wolk interviews Jared Jackson. Shoshi Stern is 18 and from Cincinnati. She’ll be attending Sarah Lawrence College in the fall wheres she'll be majoring in public policy. She is super passionate about lgbtq+ and women’s rights. Being both a Jew and a lesbian, Shoshi is empowered to speak out about her intersectionality and encourage others to do so as well. Marie Krulewitch-Browne is the host, Joey Taylor of BeSpoken Live is the technical producer and consultant, and our theme music was written and performed by Ben Pagliaro.

Jared Jackson: Jews in ALL Hues

This is ishUES, the podcast, a project of ish. Each episode will welcome artists, community members, thought leaders, and creative minds to reflect, share and celebrate Jewish and Jew-ish identity. We all need something to look forward to, some grounding as we struggle to figure out what the new normal is going to look like. ish is bringing you new voices, new artists and new ideas to help you find that grounding. Whether Jewish, Jew-ish, or just here for the chutzpah, we’re so glad you’ve decided to join us. In this episode of ishues, Jasmine Wolk interviews Jared Jackson. Jazz Walk is a Marketing Executive with a national digital agency. She is very active in her local Jewish Community in Cincinnati and a member of Wise Temple. She also serves on the board of ish: Driving Cincinnati Jewish & Israeli Arts and Culture. Jared Jackson, a Philadelphia-born multi-heritage Jew, is the Founder and Executive Director of Jews in ALL Hues: The premier organization building a future where a person’s heritage or intersecting identity isn’t a barrier to acceptance or integration. He is an internationally renowned Jewish diversity leader, consultant, trained facilitator, speaker, writer, professional saxophonist, and entrepreneur. Jared holds a certificate of nonprofit management from LaSalle University, an M.A. in Jewish Nonprofit Management from the Zelikow School of HUC-JIR, and was named one of the “10 Jews that Will Change The World” by the ROI Community, Taglit-Birthright Israel Foundation, and Maariv News. On Saturday, June 19th, we will commemorate Juneteenth, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas declaring the abolition of slavery two years after the Emancipation Proclamation and two months after the end of the Civil War. However, Black Americans continued to face racial discrimination, inequality, terror, and violence. Over this past 18 months we have witnessed the killings of unarmed Black Americans by police—including George Floyd, Rayshard Brooks, Breonna Taylor, Philando Castile, Tamir Rice, Sandra Bland, and countless others. These murders are horrific reminders that racial injustice, systemic racism, and police brutality continue to thrive in America. Juneteenth serves as a celebration of the Black freedom gained following slavery but the fight for Black liberation continues. Toward that end, Juneteenth is a celebration of Black American life and resilience, and honors the contributions of Black Americans to this country. Juneteenth reminds us that real change, though often frustrating and painful, is possible. ish is very aware of the painful history of race both within the United States and within Judaism. This Juneteenth, we are rededicating ourselves to addressing structural racism and racial disparities and invite you to join us. Marie Krulewitch-Browne is the host, Joey Taylor of BeSpoken Live is the technical producer and consultant, and our theme music was written and performed by Ben Pagliaro.

Rory Michelle Sullivan: Rising in Love

This is ishUES, the podcast, a project of ish. Each episode will welcome artists, community members, thought leaders, and creative minds to reflect, share and celebrate Jewish and Jew-ish identity. We all need something to look forward to, some grounding as we struggle to figure out what the new normal is going to look like. ish is bringing you new voices, new artists and new ideas to help you find that grounding. Whether Jewish, Jew-ish, or just here for the chutzpah, we’re so glad you’ve decided to join us. In this very first episode of ishues, Kim Newstadt interviews Rory Michelle Sullivan. Kim is a board member at ish and Rory is a songwriter, musician, and Jewish educator. Kim and Rory talk about Rory’s artistic process, the importance of racial representation, and Rory’s new Jewish musical, Rising in Love. To get your tickets for Rising in Love on Thursday, June 17th at 8pm, go to https://cincyfringe.com/rising-in-love/ Rory Michelle Sullivan's work as a songwriter, musician, and Jewish educator converges at the intersection of spirituality, art, and education. With her folk-y songs, deep engagement with the creative process, singing with Jewish communities, and creating musical theater - she aims to collaboratively celebrate and foster personal growth, spiritual connection, and the joy of being alive. Rory Michelle's work has been showcased at festivals such as ish, Cincinnati's Jewish and Israeli Arts and Cultural Festival, on Jewish Rock Radio, in Philadelphia RowHome magazine, and in broadwayworld.com. Songs from her musical, RISING IN LOVE, were chosen to be featured in Women Of The Wings Volume III: A Celebration Of Female Musical Theatre Writers at Feinstein's/54 Below in New York City. She holds a bachelors in psychology from Harvard University and a Masters in Arts in Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Kim Newstadt is responsible for guiding priorities for learning and innovation at the Foundation, including: leading research initiatives, assessing community needs, building opportunities for communal learning, helping to ensure access to funding opportunities and applying knowledge of Jewish communal trends to funding strategy. One of her main projects has been leading the planning process for the 2019 Cincinnati Jewish Community Study and designing the stakeholder awareness campaign to facilitate the interpretation of findings to inform communal planning. She works in coordination with other Foundation professionals and in close collaboration with the Jewish Federation and communal partners. With over a decade of experience in philanthropy and grantmaking, Kim has worked at the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles, Santa Monica Museum of Art and University of Southern California. She also has broad experience in the arts, having worked as a professional dancer, dance educator, and art gallery director. Kim has a B.A. from University of Michigan and a Master of Public Art Studies, with a concentration in Jewish arts and culture, from University of Southern California. She is on the board of ish Festival: Cincinnati’s Jewish and Israeli Arts and Cultural Festival. She lives in Cincinnati with her husband and two daughters. Thanks to our technical producer and consultant, Joey Taylor of BeSpoken Live. Our theme music was written and performed by Ben Pagliaro. Your host is Marie Krulewitch-Browne.

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ishUES is a project of ish: Driving Cincinnati Jewish & Israeli Arts & Culture. We welcome community members, thought leaders, and creative minds to reflect, share, celebrate.