Tag: Jewish Activism

Ben Stiller, inspired by his Jewish upbringing and work as a UN goodwill ambassador, penned an op-ed calling for an end to the conflict in Israel and Gaza, condemning terrorism and antisemitism, advocating for a two-state solution, and emphasizing the need for peace and safety for both Palestinians and Israelis.
Shaina Taub, the creator of the Broadway show "Suffs," referenced a Jewish text in her Tony Awards acceptance speech for best book of a musical and best original score.
The increasing anti-Israel sentiment amidst Pride events is causing safety concerns for LGBTQ+ Jews, with fears of harassment and violence due to the recent conflict in Gaza.
A video featuring Shabbos Kestenbaum, a graduate student at Harvard Divinity School and lead plaintiff in a lawsuit against Harvard University for alleged antisemitism on campus, discusses his efforts to combat hatred towards Jewish people at the university.
"The Big Cigar" on Apple TV+ follows the story of a fake film production aiding Black Panthers founder Huey P. Newton's escape to Cuba.
An Orthodox Jewish student from Yeshiva University recounts their journey of grappling with their views on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
The article discusses the challenges facing the American Jewish community in the aftermath of the conflict in Gaza.
"Bella! This Woman's Place Is in the House" is a recent documentary exploring the life and legacy of Bella Abzug, a prominent Jewish activist and politician known for her advocacy of progressive causes, particularly women's and LGBTQ rights.
The 2024 Genesis Prize, known as the Jewish Nobel, was awarded to groups supporting Israelis held hostage in Gaza, including the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, JAFI Fund for Victims of Terror, Lev Echad, NATAL-The Israel Trauma and Resiliency Center, and OneFamily-Overcoming Terror Together.
Recent and forthcoming books explore the growing opposition to Zionism among young activists, with discussions highlighting the generational and ideological divides within the Jewish community.
The text discusses the author's participation in two actions at the Oakland Federal Building calling for an Israel-Gaza ceasefire, reflecting on Jewish identity, anti-Zionism, and solidarity with Palestinians.
The New Year, New Voices project, initiated by Samantha Ettus, an entrepreneur and public speaker, aims to combat anti-Semitism by encouraging celebrities to record short videos expressing their opposition to hatred towards Jews.
In this personal essay, the author reflects on their connection to the biblical figures of Miriam and Hagar and their own experiences as a Jew from the South.
The article recounts the author's experience at Camp Kinder Ring, a Yiddish camp in upstate New York.
In 2023, Jewish communal mourning was marked by the passing of influential figures such as tennis player Dick Savitt, composer Burt Bacharach, and actor Richard Belzer.
Ruth Messinger, an 83-year-old woman, recently celebrated her second bat mitzvah at a Reconstructionist synagogue in New York.
The author discusses the reshaping of the American Jewish political map following recent events in Israel and Gaza.
The biopic "Rustin," now streaming on Netflix and executive produced by Barack and Michelle Obama, chronicles the role of Bayard Rustin as the chief organizer of the 1963 March on Washington.
Vivian Silver, a renowned peace activist, was killed in a Hamas attack in October 2021 at Kibbutz Beeri.
This article offers strategies for navigating conversations about the Israel/Palestine conflict with family and friends during Thanksgiving.
The podcast discusses the problematic media coverage of the recent March for Israel, criticizing mainstream media for downplaying its significance and focusing on other issues instead.
This article discusses the March on Washington that took place 60 years ago and its significance today.
On the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, about a dozen Jews will be among the speakers at the event.
This segment discusses the impact of Canada's wildfires on Central Canadians, including Jewish communities in Ontario and Quebec, prompting a reflection on Jewish activism in fighting climate change with guest Rabbi Yonatan Neril.
The Biden administration has unveiled a 60-page plan to counter antisemitism in the United States, which includes policy announcements and recommendations for government agencies, businesses, and civil society organizations.