NuRoots

In Awe of Music with Chloe Pourmorady

Where does our food come from? What is it like to be a farmer during a pandemic? What's our responsibility to build a more just food system? ... For our November Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles service learning opportunity, join us for an in-depth discussion on how we can overcome the systemic injustices within our current agricultural landscape. How can concepts like food sovereignty and food apartheid help us understand our own positioning in this multifaceted syst...em? We'll look to some of the farms, movements, and people striving to strengthen local food networks and support their community's health. ... This conversation will be co-facilitated by Emily Alford (she/they), the Garden Program Manager at Safe Place for Youth, and by Chelsea Snyder (she/her), from NuRoots' Serve the Moment project. Sign up here: https://jewishla-org.zoom.us//tJcuc-ippzwoGtFV-aRsf8d7Xh2g

We begin our journey through November's #MizrahiHeritageMonth with stories and photographs from NuRoots’ Shahar Weiner and Yosef Nemanpour! Shahar, who has Moroccan origins, shares her family’s story of life in the city of Demnat and their aliyah to Israel. And Yosef, NuRoots’ new Nazarian Initiative intern, traces his family's journey to the U.S. from Iran and its significance in his Mizrahi identity. As #MizrahiHeritageMonth continues, we'd love to highlight your story, tooclick this link to share! https://forms.gle/nXQ1GKTKXxaBx98S8

Need a place to unwind and exhale after the election? Join us on Wednesday for Election Decompression, a community led gathering offering space to take a deep collective breath, process, and share your thoughts. Sign up here: https://www.yajewishla.org/event/electiondecompression/p

NuRoots is excited to celebrate the richness of Mizrahi culture through our Show Your Mizrahi Roots campaignwhere community members will share glimpses into their culture, heritage, and rituals with us. Over the next month, we invite you to look out for posts highlighting these beautiful traditions and celebrate the diversity of our community. Enjoy!

Free and fair elections are central to democracy, but what exactly does the phrase #freeandfair mean? In this highly contentious election year, we want to make sure every Jewish American knows the six key elements of a successful election. To access these and other voting resources, visit nuroots.org/vote.

On the second anniversary of the Tree of Life Congregation shooting in Pittsburgh, we remember the innocent lives that were lost in the deadliest attack on the Jewish community in United States history. May their memories be a blessing.

Many of our community members are facing challenges caused by the pandemic, and hunger and food insecurity are among them. We've been listening, and NuRoots and Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles have teamed up with Swipe Out Hunger in response: Gift cards are available immediately to redeem at grocery stores and from meal delivery services, and additional resources are available for longer-term needs and non-Jewish community members. To access them, or to anonymously refer someone who you think might need help, visit swipehunger.org/wellfed.

#FlashbackFriday to summer! Many of us at NuRoots grew up at #JewishSummerCamp and saw and felt its power firsthandin the words of former Camp Ramah in California staff specialist Shahar Weiner, camp "opens minds to new Jewish ideas, creates friendships that last a lifetime, and helps campers build confidence and a sense of independence." ... Camp couldn't really happen this year, making next summer more important than ever for thousands of SoCal kids. And on November 1, we're raising scholarship funds to make camp possible for everyone who wants to go at Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles's eighth annual Tour de Summer Camps. Hike, walk, bike, runwhichever you choose, join us on team NuRoots to make summer 2021 unforgettable. Click the link below to start! ... https://www.jewishla.org/program/tour-de-summer-camp/

Shout out to NuRoots community member Rojean Kashanchi! Check out her recent interview with Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles about her lifelong Jewish journeystarting out when she was young, helping lead NuRoots as a young adult co-chair, and participating in The Rautenberg New Leaders Project. Next Wednesday, she’ll be moderating a discussion with Dr. David Carlisle and Liz Forer on understanding and addressing Black health disparities in L.Aclick the link below to sign up and to read her conversation with us in full. ... https://www.jewishla.org/rojean-kashanchi-takes-us-on-her-/

There are two Shabbats between us and the 2020 Election, and our friends at OneTablewho are non-partisan, but pro-conversationare bringing you resources to participate in meaningful and important conversations around the dinner table. To access them, as well as opportunities to volunteer, learn, and plan for the upcoming election, visit nuroots.org/vote.

Next Wedneday October 28, we're excited to gather our Nonbinary NuMoon Circle in collaboration with JQ International to set intentions for the Hebrew month of Heshvan! Lead by Michael Levine, our monthly gatherings give genderqueer, trans, and nonbinary Jews a space to connect and grow as a community while learning the ancient practices and rituals of Rosh Hodesh, the first of the Hebrew month. Click the link below to sign up! https://jqinternational.org/events/nonbinarycircle/

Where are our Mizrahis at? In honor of November's Mizrahi Heritage Month, we're inviting our Mizrahi friends to celebrate their roots with the NuRoots community and our Nazarian Initiative. Whether it's a recipe of your favorite dish, a spice that connects you to your ancestors, a video featuring a Mizrahi instrument, or a memory that highlights a special ritual, all we ask is that it captures something you love about Mizrahi culture, and that you're comfortable sharing it wi...th the community at large in a social media campaign we'll launch next month. To participate, or if you have any questions, visit https://forms.gle/soxfgX53sDZXkPCJ9. ... What does it mean to be Mizrahi? The word, in Hebrew, means "eastern" and refers to a Jewish population with roots in the Middle East and North Africa dating back thousands of years. Unlike Jewish ancestries that left places like Egypt and Persia, Mizrahi Jews and their descendants stayed in the region well into the modern era. ... Liora Navi is pictured above with her grandmother, who has shared stories with her about life in Iran and immigrating to the U.S. #NuRoots #NuRootsLA #JewishLA #Mizrahi #MizrahiJews #MizrahiRoots #Iran #Iraq #Yemen #Lebanon #Syria #Egypt #Algeria #Tunisia #Morocco See more

This week, join us to happy hour with a twist! On Wednesday, our bimonthly Magic Hour is getting even more magicaljoin us for a drink, meet new people, and help write letters to cheer up isolated seniors. We can't wait to see you there! Sign up at https://jewishla-org.zoom.us//tJwpcOurrzwrGNYbHgNOAFxqG26h, and we’ll send you a tasty drink recipe to make in advance. #NuRoots #NuRootsLA #JewishLA #MagicHour #HappyHour #NotesOfLove