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Melody Barron
Jewish heritage, culture, and history are Melody's bread and butter, and through that lens, she tackles queer and feminist theory, not to mention the worlds of fantasy and superheroines. In her spare time she's probably doing yoga in Yiddish.
Judaism
“One becomes two, two becomes three, and out of the third comes the one as the fourth,” so goes the axiom of a sage of Alchemy, Mary the Jewess, quoted throughout the writings of the magical-science and as mysterious as the alchemical process itself.
Land of Israel
In 1948, Israel sought to encourage Aliyah to Israel by promoting a strong work ethic, Jewish identity, and showcasing that the newcomers would not be alone.
Land of Israel, מרגש
The majority of comic books published in Israel are aimed at Haredi children. Here is a glimpse into the world of “The Fearful Heroes” and “A Yiddishe Kop.”
Diaspora
That time the immigrant chemist from Germany decided to rock the boat and change the English food industry forever.
The creature made of clay was brought to life by the name of God to protect the Jewish people. Did it fulfill its purpose?
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