Shais Rishon

MaNishtana
BornShais Rishon
(1982-02-14) February 14, 1982 (age 42)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Occupation
  • Blogger
  • author
  • speaker
  • activist
Years active2009–present
Notable worksMaNishtana blog
Ariel Samson, Freelance Rabbi
SpouseGulienne Rollins-Rishon
Children1
Website
manishtana.me

Shais Rishon, also known by the pen name MaNishtana, is an African-American Orthodox rabbi, activist, and writer. He has written for Tablet, Kveller, The Forward, Jewcy, and Hevria, as well as writing a semi-autobiographical novel under his pen name. In 2014, he was included in The Jewish Week's "36 Under 36", an annual list of influential Jews under age 36.[1]

  1. ^ Gabriela Geselowitz (June 6, 2014). "Proud to be Jewish and Black: MaNishtana". The Jewish Week. Retrieved 15 January 2018.