On February 14th 2015, a Danish café and cultural center called the Krudttønden hosted a lecture and discussion titled “Art, Blasphemy, and Freedom of Expression”. One of the speakers was Lars Vilks who had previously been targeted for assassination by…
A Tale of Pride and Authenticity
Written by Raquela Bases Growing up, Natalie Portman was a household name. My cousins knew her as Anakin Skywalker’s love interest, “Padme,” my mother, as the down-on-her-luck single mom, “Novalee Nation.” My friends and I recognized her from her roles…
Kal-El: Vessel of God The Jewish Tradition of Superman
Written By Avery Weinman Illustrated by Rose Teplitz It’s a story we all know. A child, the last hope of a doomed civilization, is sent to a strange new land where he must discover his true heritage and his true potential.…
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Jews at the Rio 2016 Olympics: Tension and Triumph
Every four years, the world watches as the best athletes from all over the world come together to compete in the Summer Olympics, which were held this year in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. The games are meant to be…
Indian Jewish Fusion: Bamia Khattah (Okra Stew)
Written by Jessica Fischman Indian Jewish sweet and sour stew with okra. The origins of this stew are from Iraq with a hint of Indian spice. 1 pound of fresh or frozen okra 1 (3-lb) chicken jointed and skinned 3…
Q + A: Ayelet Waldman and Michael Chabon
Written by Zachary Brenner Michael Chabon and Ayelet Waldman are two Jewish American authors living in Berkeley. Chabon is a Pulitzer prize winning author of The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay and The Yiddish Policemen’s Union. Ayelet Waldman is…
Introducing a New Jewish Leader
Written by Zachary Brenner A new Hillel director has joined the UC Santa Cruz Family. Hillel is widely known as the center for Jewish life on campus. Sarah Cohen Domont, raised in Ventura, California, belonged to a very conservative synagogue…
Letter from the Editor
In this desperate and fractured reality we currently live in, I am compelled by the power of media more than ever before. Leviathan is a place for individual voice and purpose. I joined Leviathan and continue to work for this…