Tag: Social Activism

Kinky Friedman, the musician and novelist who passed away at 79, embodied the enigmatic nature of Jewish identity.
University of Michigan graduate Benny Shaevsky confronted pro-Hamas activists at his campus by removing an illegal poster criticizing Israel.
Exploring the role and perspective of Jewish individuals participating in current protests through the lens of Jewish history.
The Future of Jewish newsletter features a guest essay by artist Anna Abramzon discussing the silencing of Jewish artists amid anti-Israel sentiments.
The article discusses the controversy surrounding Taylor Swift's silence on the conflict in Gaza during the Grammys.
The knitting community, known for its social activism and inclusivity, has been facing a troubling lack of support for Jewish members in the wake of recent events.
Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel delivered a powerful speech in 1963 at the National Conference on Religion and Race, highlighting the connection between the struggle for African American civil rights and the biblical exodus from Egypt.
In a recent episode of "Unorthodox" live from Seattle, Rabbi Will Berkovitz, CEO of Jewish Family Service Seattle, discusses the importance of helping resettle refugees and the challenges he faces from some Jews over his social activism.
A group of seven women initially came together after the 2016 election to organize what would become the Women's March, with the aim of including marginalized voices in leadership roles.
This text explores the author's struggle to reconcile their routine for observing Shabbat with their routine for participating in political protests, particularly in the context of events like the Women's March.
"The Cookbook Collector" by Goodman is a novel set during the late 1990s and early 2000s in California, intertwining themes of love, work, risk, and Jewish identity.