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JIW: How would you describe your Jewish identity? Ethan: I’m definitely a Jew. It’s part of my daily consciousness. I keep kosher – a relic of my traditional, Shomer Shabbas upbringing. My dad was a Conservative rabbi who became a leader of the Reconstructionist movement; my Jewish identity now is very consistent with that. I read The Forward online almost every day. Before I got into drugs as a PhD candidate, my focus was Middle East studies; I’m pretty sure I taught the fi

JIW:  How would you describe your Jewish identity? How do you incorporate Judaism into your life and how does it play a role in your life? Luna: My Jewish identity is cultural, ancestral, and values-driven more than strictly religious. Judaism for me is about questioning authority, protecting the vulnerable, and showing up for community. That through-line of justice, education, and debate is something I carry everywhere. I grew up around strong women, storytelling, food, humo