What would you give your child if you knew you might never see them again? Israel Dov Rosenbaum, my paternal great-great-grandfather, gave his daughter Bessie papercut artworks he made by hand. They are now considered to be among the greatest surviving examples of Jewish paper cutting. Art is a vessel for our knowledge, values, and cultures. It can also be a gift of love that connects the generations. One of the paper cuts was a mizrah (??????????????), designed to orient Bessie East, toward Jerusalem, from wherever she landed in the diaspora. Another was an amulet for expectant mothers to protect their descendants. Since Israel’s Hebrew name contained the letters of one of the names of God, he reshaped the lines of a lamed (??) into a lamed-aleph (??-??) in his signature to protect its sanctity. Six generations later, these gifts to his daughter continue to inspire new stories.
Title: Embracing Diversity and Inclusion Across Industries
Diversity and inclusion (D&I) have become paramount in various industries, reshaping workplace dynamics, fostering innovation, and enhancing organizational performance. From technology to healthcare, finance…