Zach Sippy, June 12, 2017

Zach Sippy, June 12, 2017

At the time of this interview, Zach Sippy was a high school student in Lexington, Kentucky. In this interview, he discusses his family history and Jewish background. He talks about the various places he has lived throughout his life, including Minnesota, California, and Kentucky, and compares them in terms of diversity and opportunities to participate in Jewish culture. He talks about how being the son of a rabbi has affected him and his family life. He compares various synagogues and temples he has attended throughout his life, including his participation in Temple Adath Israel in Lexington. He talks about his public school education, his Jewish school education, and the process of being Bar Mitzvahed. He discusses experiences with anti-Semitism, political activism, and his work to promote social and religious inclusion.

Anti-Semitism

Antisemitism

Discrimination.

Education

Jews--Identity.

Lexington (Ky.)

Religion

Jewish families.

Families.

Family histories.

Genealogy

Judaism.

San Mateo (Calif.)

Long Island (N.Y.)

Minneapolis (Minn.)

Childhood

Jewish children

Holidays.

video

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Raiffa Syamil

Zach Sippy

Rabbis

Ohavay Zion Synagogue

Temple Adath Israel

Bar Mitzvahs

Beth El Synagogue

Jewish youth

Political activism

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