Complex Jewish feelings in Mokum: zine-making as a creative expression of complexity

Join us Saturday December 14th between 10:00 and 15:30 for a Jewish zine-making practice. 

We will start with speaking and sharing about our experiences in the city, specifically in the light of the times after the Hamas attack on October 7th 2023 and the ongoing war on Gaza which unfolded straight after. In the afternoon we will work graphically and play with words and images with our friends at Studio Schreefloos in Amsterdam to create our own zine: a DIY, self-published, small-circulation publication .

Why a Jewish zine?

Zine making uses a combination of text and images to create a publication that offers space for experiences and reflections. The collection of individual contributions from participants will form a collective product that will reflect our shared experiences. With this we want to provide a platform on which diversity within the community is celebrated – by making together and shaping as we go.

Zines have a rich history as a tool for minority groups to make their voices heard. Originating in the 1930s as a platform for science fiction fans, it has served feminist movements, the punk subculture and many activist groups to share experiences and viewpoints ignored or marginalized in mainstream media. It has become a way to tell stories and create solidarity. 

The final zine – which is both personal and collective – can serve as a powerful tool to increase understanding and give stories a lasting place, both within the Jewish community and beyond.