Tag: Jews Of Color

Rabbis Sandra Lawson and Deborah Waxman discuss the importance of embracing complexity and diversity within the Jewish community, highlighting the marginalization of Sephardic, Mizrahi, Black, and brown Jewish narratives.
Whitney Weathers, a Black Christian woman working in the Jewish nonprofit sector as a diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice practitioner, reflects on her journey and learnings.
The text features first-hand accounts from three Jewish students, Noa Fay, Meirav Solomon, and Zack Singerman, who experienced campus protests related to Israel and Palestine at Columbia University, Tufts University, and The Jewish Theological Seminary.
The article discusses common questions that Jews of color often encounter, such as assumptions about adoption, ethnicity, Hebrew language proficiency, conversion status, and familiarity with other Jews of color.
The authors reflect on the recent pain and challenges faced by the Jewish community worldwide as a result of the conflict in Israel and the rise of antisemitism.
A roundtable discussion was held to address the experiences of being a Black Jew in America, including racism within the Jewish community and antisemitism in the Black community.
The recent attacks in Israel have left Jews worldwide feeling a sense of insecurity and fear.
This article discusses the question of whether Jews are considered white and the implications for affirmative action policies.
This article discusses the experiences of Jews of color, specifically those who identify as both Jewish and Asian.
Lewis R. Gordon, a renowned philosopher and head of the philosophy department at the University of Connecticut, has had a significant impact on Black history and Black Jewish history.
This article discusses the conflation of Jews of color with the Hebrew Israelite movement, specifically the more radical and antisemitic factions of the movement.
The author, Tyler Samuels, discusses the debate around increased security measures and armed guards at synagogues in the wake of antisemitic attacks.
Tony Westbrook, also known as @frumjewishblackboy on TikTok, is using the platform to educate and raise awareness about Jews of color.
The Jews of Color Initiative, in collaboration with a research team from Stanford University, has launched a new survey called "Count Me In" to gather data and stories about Jews of color in America.
"Puppy for Hanukkah," the popular Hanukkah song by Daveed Diggs, was not only intended to be a catchy tune but also aimed to promote Jewish inclusivity.
Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, Senior Rabbi of Manhattan's Central Synagogue, discusses the Jewish community's responsibility towards Jews of color and social justice.
Black leaders shared personal stories of experiencing racism during a Jewish Community Relations Council listening session, urging the Jewish audience to take concrete action against it.
In a reflection on the current historical moment marked by protests, job losses, and a pandemic, the author emphasizes the importance of extreme empathy, drawing parallels to Jewish traditions of imagining oneself in the shoes of the oppressed.
The author delves into the debate about whether European Jews should be considered white and discusses the complexities of Jewish identity and oppression.
The article discusses the concept of "white-passing" within the Jewish community, particularly focusing on the experiences of Jews of Color.
The article discusses the concept of the Curse of Ham, a mythological narrative wrongly used to justify the enslavement of Black people by associating their skin color with a curse from the Bible.
The text discusses the lessons learned from the Rachel Dolezal controversy, emphasizing the importance of owning one's identity.