Tag: Discrimination

The Forward, a socialist newspaper, covered the Great Depression and the Bowery district in New York City.
Activists in St. Louis are considering changing the city's name, which was named after King Louis IX, known for anti-Semitic actions such as expelling Jewish moneylenders and burning Jewish texts.
Dr. Lara Kollab, who lost job offers from two hospitals due to anti-Semitic tweets she posted in college, is now seeking a hearing with the State Medical Board of Ohio.
The American Library Association has decided to rename the Melvil Dewey Medal due to the anti-Semitic and racist views held by Melvil Dewey, the founder of the Dewey Decimal System.
The article discusses the complex relationship between Jews and whiteness in America, exploring the issue of Jews being perceived as white or not.
David Ben Moshe, a black man who converted to Orthodox Judaism after a criminal past, is facing bureaucratic challenges in gaining Israeli citizenship despite being recognized as Jewish.
The author laments the manipulation of Palestinians by terrorist organizations and criticizes those who prioritize condemning Israel over acknowledging the suffering of Palestinians.
In the "Unscrewed" Edition, Noah Efron, Don Futterman, and Naomi Zeveloff delve into the lack of grievance among secular and Mizrahi right-wing Israelis despite societal perceptions, the sense of discrimination felt by affluent liberal-left voters, the significance and impact of the Israeli-American Council on American Jewry and Israel, and the challenges faced by Israeli women within a patriarchal society amidst the #MeToo movement.
In this discussion, Allison, Don, and Noah touch on three main topics: Prime Minister Netanyahu's recent visits to African countries as part of a "periphery strategy" amid strained relations with Europe and the US, a government committee's recommendations to address discrimination against Sephardi/Mizrahi Jewish heritage in Israel's education system, and the commercialization of sleep-away camps in Israel by Proctor & Gamble, including the installation of air-conditioned bathrooms playing tampon ads.
The rise of anti-Semitism amidst discussions of racism and privilege is a growing concern, particularly evident in political and social spheres like the UK's Labour Party, American universities, and social media.
President Obama has announced that 24 former U.S. soldiers, including Jewish veterans, will be awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously in a ceremony in March.
Sephardi Voices is an ongoing project dedicated to recording and archiving the testimonies of Jews displaced from North Africa and the Middle East in the 20th century.
Born in Zamosc, Poland in the 19th century, Rosa Luxemburg, a prominent figure in socialist parties in Poland and Germany, dedicated her life to fighting capitalism.