ember wilson

ember wilson (all pronouns) is in their first year at RRC, approaching each day with a heart full of wonder and curiosity. A trans, fat, disabled, white Ashkenazi human, ember has lived in a fat body for as long as they can remember. Raised by the mustard flowers of the rolling mountains of Santa Monica, Calif., on unceded Chumash Land, they now call Lenne Lanape Land home, where magnolia trees, ginkgos and red maples offer shade. These rich, lived experiences have fueled their passionate journey for justice for all bodies, regardless of shape or size. ember is on a quest to explore Jewish texts, uncovering the hidden treasures of fat liberation as a lifelong practice — one that nurtures the communities they serve. Guided by the wisdom of their ancestors, they envision a future full of juicy, joyful liberation for all.

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Jewish Teaching About Fat Liberation: You Can’t Photoshop Fat People Out of the Image of God

March 17, 2025

How can we unlearn the harmful teachings society places upon us and move toward liberation for fat people — and therefore, for all people?

ember wilson

Essays

Jewish Teaching About Fat Liberation: You Can’t Photoshop Fat People Out of the Image of God

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