Shades of Belonging Community Festival

WHEN & WHERE

Sunday, May 5th - 2:00-6:00pm PT

Skirball Cultural Center

2701 N Sepulveda Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90049

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

The Shades of Belonging Festival is a community celebration of and for Jews of Color, adoptees, their families and allies.

This event welcomes everyone seeking a sense of community and connection that recognizes and celebrates the experiences and expressions of Jews of Color (JOC) and Jewish adoptees. Join us to hear from organizations dedicated to fostering a more inclusive Jewish community in Los Angeles. Experience the creative expressions of JOC artists, gain insights into the JOC adoptee experience, and enjoy a vibrant gathering at the Skirball Cultural Center.

EVENT SCHEDULE

2:00PM: Tapas, Buffet, Kids Activities and Art Exhibits
3:00PM: Program Begins
4:00PM: Prize Drawing & Live Music
5:00PM: Coffee/Dessert
6:00PM: Event Ends

ABOUT THE RESEARCH

Shades of Belonging is a research project that explores the experiences of adult Jewish adoptees of color. Designed and implemented by Dr. David McCarty-Caplan (PhD), who is himself a Colombian adopted Jew, this study intends to center the voices of adoptees raised in Jewish families to reveal new insight into the intersections of race, identity, and religion among an understudied, but significant part of Jewish communities of color. It is hoped this work will provide a valuable contribution to ongoing inclusivity and equity efforts within Judaism. Learn more about this incredible research and initiative here.

ABOUT THE RESEARCHer

Dr. David McCarty-Caplan was born in Bogota, Colombia but adopted and raised in a Jewish family in the United States. This lived experience has profoundly shaped his personal and professional interest in the complexities of identity development, and pursuit of social equity and justice.

David holds a PhD in Social Work and served as Associate Professor of Social Work at California State University, Northridge from 2015-2022, where he focused on anti-oppressive and equity-informed pedagogy, policy analysis and research. He has been Jewtina y Co.'s Director of Research and Evaluation since 2023.

Featured Artists

Cinthya Silverstein

Mexican immigrant and visual activist. Learn more about Cinthya here.

Emma Peters

Cinthya Silverstein

Artist, marketing specialist, and Chinese-American Jewish adoptee. Learn more about Emma here.

Ezra Edmonds

Cinthya Silverstein

Jenni Rudolph

Writer, director, animation producer, pogo stick bouncer. Learn more about Ezra here.

Jenni Rudolph

Yaron Michael Hakim

Jenni Rudolph

Asian American Jewish musician, multimedia editor and co-founder of Lunar Collective. Learn more about Jenni here.

Paul Kirz Jr

Yaron Michael Hakim

Filipino Jewish keyboardist, aka Fictitious Professor. Learn more about Paul here.

Yaron Michael Hakim

Artist, educator & Colombian Jewish adoptee. Learn more about Yaron here.

Tulengua

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Bilingual hip hop supergroup from both sides of the most crossed border in the west. Learn more about Tulengua here.

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Want to be a featured JOC artist at the Shades of Belonging Festival? Email David at david@jewtina.org

Shades of Belonging Community Festival

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Featured Artists

Cinthya Silverstein

Cinthya Silverstein

Cinthya Silverstein

Emma Peters

Cinthya Silverstein

Cinthya Silverstein

Ezra Edmonds

Cinthya Silverstein

Jenni Rudolph

Jenni Rudolph

Yaron Michael Hakim

Jenni Rudolph

Paul Kirz Jr

Yaron Michael Hakim

Yaron Michael Hakim

Yaron Michael Hakim

Yaron Michael Hakim

Yaron Michael Hakim

Tulengua

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