Birthwrong 2017
Jewish
Two years ago, Jewdas launched a Birthwrong trip to Andalusia, to visit MI, Rabbi Moses ben Maimonides, el Rambam myself!
Alternative
Birthwrong is a trip for anyone who’s sick of Israel’s stranglehold on Jewish culture and wants to get away on a raucous holiday in France.
Cultural
We do plenty of cultural stuff, party, pray, dance, sing, chat and make bonds that will last a lifetime.
2017
This year we went to Marseille to eat May Day sardines with locals, get pissed, Havdallah on the beach, get pissed, learn about the 1000 year history of Jews in Marseille and get pissed.
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Chicago Dyke March Shows How Desperately Jews Need Diasporism
You can always count on the State of Israel to be an embarrassment. Every time Netanyahu or Mark Regev appears on TV, even the most hardened Zionist takes a sharp intake of breath in terror at what they’re about to say. If Israel is in the news, it’s always because they’ve done something awful. You Read more about Chicago Dyke March Shows How Desperately Jews Need Diasporism[…]
Pray Against the Arms Trade
וְכִתְּת֨וּ חַרְבוֹתָ֜ם לְאִתִּ֗ים וַחֲנִיתֽוֹתֵיהֶם֙ לְמַזְמֵר֔וֹת לֹא־יִשָּׂ֨א ג֤וֹי אֶל־גּוֹי֙ חֶ֔רֶב וְלֹֽא־יִלְמְד֥וּ ע֖וֹד מִלְחָמָֽה׃ And they shall beat their swords into plowshares And their spears into pruning hooks: Nation shall not take up Sword against nation; They shall never again know war.” – Isaiah 2:4 Every two years, for one week, all the world’s most despotic regimes Read more about Pray Against the Arms Trade[…]
Statement on terrorist attack on Finsbury Park Mosque
We are horrified by the news of the terrorist attack on Finsbury Park Mosque, where at least one worshiper has been murdered. This is not just a deviation from normal. A year on from Jo Cox’s murder by a fascist, in a climate where the government allows poor brown people to burn alive in Read more about Statement on terrorist attack on Finsbury Park Mosque[…]
Ruth and Naomi
Chag sameach everybody, the festival of Shavuot starts this evening! Traditional ways to observe Shavuot include going to shul, staying up all night to read Torah, eating an absolute crapload of cheese, and reading the Book of Ruth. This year we present to you an exclusive, alternative, slightly NSFW Book of Ruth (and Naomi). Cut yourself a nice Read more about Ruth and Naomi[…]
Short: Birthwrong
Members of Jewdas and organisers of the recent Birthwrong trip to Marseilles, France spoke to the awesome people at Treyf Podcast about the origins of Birthwrong.
Jewdas Go Cycling – Oy Velo!
Join Jewdas crew for a relaxed leisurely cycle (with regular stops for tea and cake). Everyone welcome. Meeting at the Cable Street Mural (236 Cable Street, E1 0BL) Distance: roughly 5 miles (with optional earlier stop at Shadwell) over mainly flat surface. Bring snacks, two wheels and lets go cycling https://www.facebook.com/events/1912370062340577/
5777 Haggadah
The Jewdas 5777 Haggadah for our Seder! passoverhagaddah5777
BIRTHWRONG IS BACK! Marseille, April 28 – May 1 2017
Hola, mes amis! (See what I did there?) Two years ago, Jewdas launched a Birthwrong trip to Andalusia, to visit MI, Rabbi Moses ben Maimonides, el Rambam myself! It went PRETTY GREAT thanks for asking, with mucho vino, a lovely havdallah, May Day marching, coffee with some communists in Marinaleda, a tour of Jewish Seville Read more about BIRTHWRONG IS BACK! Marseille, April 28 – May 1 2017[…]
BREAKING: Discovery of 1939 message of ‘congratulations’ from Board of Deputies to General Francisco Franco
One of Geoffrey Cohen’s research assistants was in the archives of the Board of Deputies yesterday, and uncovered this curio from the public affairs file. It’s a fascinating glimpse into the response of a Jewish community leader at what, in retrospect, turned out to be a momentous event in our history. Who knows what further research may uncover! Read more about BREAKING: Discovery of 1939 message of ‘congratulations’ from Board of Deputies to General Francisco Franco[…]
GEOFFRY COHEN’S FASCISM-SMASHING NEW YEAR
Don’t miss Jewdas’ anti-fascist party / Yom Kippur ball