Arts and Culture

an image of Julia, a young mother working as a restaurant manager in Ukraine, and her son, Sasha, with their arms around each other and holding up peace signs

"Julia’s Journey" Exemplifies Tikkun Olam in 2023

Crystal Hill

June 29, 2023

"Julia's Journey: A Story of Love, Courage and Hope" premiered in the spring of 2023 at Beth Haverim Shir Shalom. More than 250 people attended, including representatives of Ukrainian churches and cultural centers.

Arts and Culture

The Shalom Collaboration: How Performing at the URJ Biennial Changed Our Career Trajectory

Katie Klein

T.J. Shanoff

December 14, 2020

We are two longtime comedians (and even more longtime Jews!) who co-founded The Shalom Collaboration. We create customized, collaborative, virtual, Jewish-inspired improv comedy shows in the middle of a pandemic.