Tag: Racial Justice

Jacob Feinspan, the executive director of Jews United for Justice, reflects on the power of partnerships in the Jewish community, emphasizing the support and connection he has received from colleagues like racial justice leader Jonathan Jayes-Green.
Jacob Feinspan, the executive director of Jews United for Justice, highlights the importance of partnerships and support within the Jewish community, emphasizing the power of relationships during challenging times.
The Mizrahi Black Panther party, founded in 1971 by Moroccan Jewish youth leaders, fought for racial justice and human rights in Israel and Palestine.
The Gates of Justice is a classical work composed by jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck in 1969.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has banned the teaching of an AP African American Studies course in the state's high schools, arguing that the curriculum violates Florida law and lacks educational value.
Inbal Sharett-Singer, the great-granddaughter of Israel's second prime minister, will become the senior cantor at Temple Israel in Minneapolis, making her the first Israeli-born Reform female cantor at a temple of that size.
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.
This episode of a podcast discusses two important conversations on racial justice.
The article argues in defense of "wokeness" and its compatibility with Jewish values.
In this article, the author reflects on the recent rise in anti-Semitism within the context of the racial justice movement sparked by the killing of George Floyd.
In this conversation on racial justice, Eric Ward, the Executive Director of the Western States Center, discusses how fighting antisemitism is crucial in combating other forms of bigotry.
The COMMENTARY podcast delves into the current situation in Seattle where protests have moved from focusing on racial justice to advocating for the abolishment of capitalism, leading to a Hobbesian state of nature.
The discussion revolves around the appropriate approach to addressing racial disparities in American institutions, balancing restorative justice with retributive policies.
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.