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Shaina Hammerman

Shaina Hammerman is a cultural historian with a forthcoming book about representations of religious Jews in French and American film. She holds a PhD in Jewish History and Culture from the Graduate Theological Union and is currently working on a book about model minorities on television. Learn more at shainahammerman.com.

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Religion Dispatches

#HijabiLivesMatter: The Burkini Ban, Black Hair and the Meaning of "Natural"

A woman’s bare head in France is no more “neutral” than white skin in the U.S.
Shaina Hammerman
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Religion Dispatches

Multifaith Weight Loss: The Problem of Fat, the Promise of Peace

When things go well, feelings of “joy” and being “moved” abound, much like the Slim Peace participants claim of their experience. It is unclear whether such events actually change how these Jews and Muslims perceive each other, or if they only change how Jews and Muslims view themselves.
Shaina Hammerman
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