FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. May 4, 2015
Our Stories:
A Showcase of Jewish Pluralism
Monday, June 22th
7:00-10:00pm
Elbo Room
647 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA
Purchase $7 ticket here (Includes drink ticket)
JIMENA: Jews Indigenous to the Middle East & North Africa and Reboot will be holding a young adult storytelling showcase on Monday, June 22nd to commemorate Jewish pluralism. The program aims to increase awareness of diverse Jewish experiences while also celebrating the bonds that tie us together.
Headquartered in San Francisco, JIMENA endeavors to address the existing gaps in the historical narrative of the Jewish peoplehood by sharing the Mizrahi and Sephardi story. Recognizing this as an opportunity for other Jewish groups to also share their remarkable stories, this event is proudly brought to you by a number of cosponsors.
Young adult attendees will be given the opportunity to learn storytelling tactics that highlight their Jewish identity, as well as meet and interact with other community members. The event will feature the Six-Word Memoirs on Jewish Life project, a partnership of Smith Magazine and Reboot, and the opportunity to participate in JIMENA’s digital experience booth. “While we all may be Jewish, there are certain experiences and traditions that make our families unique. Rather than assimilate into mainstream culture, this program urges participants to celebrate and honor the various journeys our families have taken,” JIMENA Program Director, Analucia Lopezrevoredo, notes.
This event is co-sponsored by Be’chol Lashon, Keshet, and Moishe House San Francisco.