Sephardi and Mizrahi Jews’ historical experience with antisemitism, the topic of Distinctions first issue, is a prime example. Distinctions is the only journal that elevates the voices and talents of Sephardi and Mizrahi scholars and researchers to discuss such important issues. Would articles focusing on ‘Unity for Israel’ appear flat or insensitive in light of this new reality? Mizrahi Heritage MonthNovember is Mizrahi Heritage Month, an opportunity to celebrate our culture and history, and commemorate the one million Jewish refugees who were displaced from Arab countries and Iran in the 20th century. At JIMENA, we developed lesson plans for schools covering antisemitism and Jewish Middle Eastern Americans.
