Uploaded August 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This month I'll be chatting with author Bonni Goldberg about her jewish heritage and what writers should know when writing a jewish character.
Want to watch the other interviews in the writing diversely series? Check out the playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY2zFgLQn2r0juGWd2w4VtCLA2-SzOZXj
Timestamps:
Intro: 00:00
brief explanation of what Judaism is and what are the core beliefs: 3:02
What are the appropriate terms to use: 18:41
What are terms that should not be used or are considered derogatory towards jewish people: 24:11
How do you think jewish people are perceived today by others: 26:26
Have you experienced any type of discrimination or micro- aggressions because of your jewish heritage: 30:23
What jewish holidays or traditions did your family observe: 38:51
Did you have a bar/bat mitzvah: 43:07
Do you have to pray or attend synagogue a certain amount of times per week/day/month: 48:49
Are there any special prayers that all jewish people are supposed to know: 52:00
Can non-jewish people attend a synagogue: 54:01
If someone were to convert to Judaism, what does that process look like : 1:04:32
Are there specific beliefs about the after life or what the purpose of life is: 1:07:08
Do you and your family follow any dietary restrictions or are you more relaxed: 1:10:44
What do you think writers usually get wrong when writing a jewish character: 1:16:44
What do you really want writers to know when writing a jewish character: 1:21:09
Book/authors you recommend that portray jewish characters: 1:28:16
Closing/Outro: 1:29:50
Follow Bonni:
Website: bonnigoldberg.com
Facebook: facebook.com/bonnigoldbergbooks
Twitter: twitter.com/bonnigoldberg
Instagram: instagram.com/goldbergbonni
Bonni's Book (Room to Write): amazon.com/gp/product/0874778255/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0874778255&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwbonnigoldb-20&linkId=YE2ABVNRXYQXF5FS
Want to know how to write disabled characters? Buy my new book: books2read.com/u/m2lrYj
Want to learn how to write diverse characters? Get more info on my online course here: howtowritediversecharacters.teachable.com/p/how-to-write-diverse-characters
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#writingdiversely #writingjewishcharacters #judaism #diversebooks #weneeddiversebooks #diversitymatters #diverserepresentation #religion
This month I'll be chatting with author Bonni Goldberg about her jewish heritage and what writers should know when writing a jewish character.
Want to watch the other interviews in the writing diversely series? Check out the playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY2zFgLQn2r0juGWd2w4VtCLA2-SzOZXj
Timestamps:
Intro: 00:00
brief explanation of what Judaism is and what are the core beliefs: 3:02
What are the appropriate terms to use: 18:41
What are terms that should not be used or are considered derogatory towards jewish people: 24:11
How do you think jewish people are perceived today by others: 26:26
Have you experienced any type of discrimination or micro- aggressions because of your jewish heritage: 30:23
What jewish holidays or traditions did your family observe: 38:51
Did you have a bar/bat mitzvah: 43:07
Do you have to pray or attend synagogue a certain amount of times per week/day/month: 48:49
Are there any special prayers that all jewish people are supposed to know: 52:00
Can non-jewish people attend a synagogue: 54:01
If someone were to convert to Judaism, what does that process look like : 1:04:32
Are there specific beliefs about the after life or what the purpose of life is: 1:07:08
Do you and your family follow any dietary restrictions or are you more relaxed: 1:10:44
What do you think writers usually get wrong when writing a jewish character: 1:16:44
What do you really want writers to know when writing a jewish character: 1:21:09
Book/authors you recommend that portray jewish characters: 1:28:16
Closing/Outro: 1:29:50
Follow Bonni:
Website: bonnigoldberg.com
Facebook: facebook.com/bonnigoldbergbooks
Twitter: twitter.com/bonnigoldberg
Instagram: instagram.com/goldbergbonni
Bonni's Book (Room to Write): amazon.com/gp/product/0874778255/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0874778255&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwbonnigoldb-20&linkId=YE2ABVNRXYQXF5FS
Want to know how to write disabled characters? Buy my new book: books2read.com/u/m2lrYj
Want to learn how to write diverse characters? Get more info on my online course here: howtowritediversecharacters.teachable.com/p/how-to-write-diverse-characters
https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooks
Newsletter sign-up: landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/a2t6o7
Find me on:
Website: vanessamariebooks.com
Facebook: facebook.com/writervanessamarie
Instagram: instagram.com/authorvanessamarie/?hl=en
Twitter: twitter.com/vlaguerre16
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/24780791-vanessa
Pinterest: pinterest.com/VanessaMarie2216
#writingdiversely #writingjewishcharacters #judaism #diversebooks #weneeddiversebooks #diversitymatters #diverserepresentation #religion
