Simone Zelitch

Professor Simone Zelitch’s five novels range in subject matter from a medieval peasant revolt to 1964 Freedom Summer to real and imaginary Jewish history and legend. Her most recent publication, Judenstaat (Tor/Macmillan 2016, reissued by PM Press 2020) is an alternative history about a Jewish state established in Germany. For the past 30 years, she has taught at Community College of Philadelphia. Find out more about the author and her work at: www.simonezelitch.com.

Essays

Wearing the Magen David (‘Star of David’) and Jewish Identity

January 3, 2023

I wear the Star of David not as a response to antisemitism but as a proud demonstration of a rich and meaningful Jewish identity.

Simone Zelitch

Essays

Wearing the Magen David (‘Star of David’) and Jewish Identity

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