Binding in Berlin This is a three-part column by Jenna Zucker that explores Jewish identity and queer identity while they travel in Berlin.

Belting Jewish Prayers in German Nightclubs

Months later, when people ask me to briefly describe my experiences in Berlin, I tell them I felt Jewish during the day and queer at night.

Mar 09, 2021
How My Grandma Reclaimed Her Femininity and I Shed Mine

While I am shedding my femme clothes, I’m reminded of how my grandmother reclaimed her femininity, stolen from her by the Nazis, with a new dress.

Feb 10, 2021
Stumbling Stones

As a queer descendant of Holocaust survivors, I knew my first time visiting Berlin—a hub of queer life and Holocaust memorials—would not be easy.

Jan 13, 2021