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Frankely Judaic: Explorations in Jewish Studies
Hosted by University of Michigan Frankel Center for Judaic Studies · EN
A Jewish Studies podcast series featuring the research of Frankel Institute fellows at the University of Michigan.
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Iris Rachamimov, "The Evolution of Trans History and Identity in Israel"
Jul 14, 202500:15:29Tap to summarizeIn this insightful podcast episode, Iris Rachamimov, a historian of modern European history and a visiting fellow at the Frankl Center at the University of Michigan, discusses her book project that chronicles the history of trans people in Israel from the establishment of the state to the present day. Iris delves into the personal stories of individual trans people, the formation of trans communities, the evolving Hebrew terminology related to gender variance, and the broader societal reactions to trans identities. She highlights the crises of masculinity in Israel, especially during the Yom Kippur War, and its impact on trans people. The episode also touches on the publication of Israel's first trans novel The Cut and the societal changes in the late 1990s and beyond. Iris emphasizes the importance of understanding and accepting diverse identities, advocating for the message of liberation that trans history offers to everyone.
Transcribe →Oren Yirmiya, "Beyond the hoo-hee binary: Studies in third sex, non-binary, and gender-fluid Hebrew literature"
May 9, 202500:18:12Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Frankel fellow Oren Yirmiya explores how Hebrew writers have grappled with the gendered structure of Hebrew, exploring ways to express non-gendered or gender-fluid characters and concepts that work within and beyond conventional Hebrew.
Transcribe →Golan Moskowitz, "Exploring Jewish American Drag: History, Identity, and Influence"
Apr 1, 202500:18:50Tap to summarizeIn this episode, cultural historian and literary scholar Golan Moskowitz discusses his current book project, which explores the cultural history of Jewish drag and its relationship with Jewish identity in America. Through detailed analysis of significant figures such as Adah Isaacs Mencken, Flawless Sabrina, Harvey Fierstein, Charles Busch, Sadie Sadie the Rabbi Lady, and Sasha Velour, Moskowitz highlights how Jewishness and drag have intertwined to challenge social norms and reflect shifting cultural and political climates. He also delves into the concept of 'transcreativity' and how Jewish drag performers have contributed to broader American drag culture, emphasizing the importance of recognizing queer, trans, and non-binary Jews in the art of drag.
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