Tag: Social Justice

In this discussion featuring 10 LGBTQ Jews, there is a mixed perception of the Jewish community as a welcoming place for LGBTQ Jews.
In this article, the author reflects on the current state of LGBTQ rights in the U.S. and the need to continue fighting for equality.
In this episode, a discussion takes place on the future of kosher food.
Princeton University's president, Christopher Eisgruber, is seen as holding contradictory principles regarding academic freedom and social justice, which has led to concerns about the university's direction.
The article discusses the need to rebrand and revitalize Zionism for the younger generation in order to combat rising anti-Israel sentiment and antisemitism.
Mike Pesca, host of the podcast "The Gist," is starting the show's second season after leaving Slate, where he ran it for seven years.
Former Knesset member Stav Shaffir, known for her involvement in social justice movements, is now advocating for individuals with autism in Israel as her sister Shir is on the autism spectrum.
The author describes their journey from being politically left-leaning to feeling politically homeless, experiencing what they call "The Turn."
In this article, we meet two young Jewish individuals who are working to combat antisemitism and anti-Zionism.
David Ben Moshe, a Black ex-con, found Judaism while in prison and later converted to Orthodox Judaism.
The author criticizes a recent Rolling Stone article that glorifies dominatrixes who demand proof of vaccination from their submissive clients.
The article argues that the Jewish concept of tzedakah, meaning justice, should be prioritized over philanthropy.
The author argues that American culture is currently experiencing a crisis, with the aesthetic impulse and intellectual engagement being overshadowed by a rigid progressive orthodoxy that values identity politics and inclusivity over artistic freedom and open dialogue.
Rabbi Rachel Kahn-Troster, formerly of Truah, a human rights group, has become the executive vice president of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR), where she leads a coalition of 300 religious institutions with $4 trillion in financial assets to push for corporate accountability and ethical practices.
Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch's book "Nineteen Letters" provides a framework for understanding how Judaism can be relevant in the modern world.
Rabbi Shlomo ibn Adret, also known as Rashba, was a medieval scholar of Jewish law who was asked to resolve an internal conflict in a Jewish community regarding social justice and welfare.
The debate between particularism and universalism in Jewish thought has been ongoing since Jews emerged from the ghettos in the 19th century.
This article emphasizes the importance of personal experiences in shaping perceptions of Israel.
Major League Baseball's decision to move its All-Star Game from Atlanta to Denver in protest against Georgia's voting law has sparked controversy, risking the alienation of fans and the loss of its right-wing following.
The article discusses the intersection of meritocracy and social justice in American education.
The article discusses the multifaceted nature of Judaism and its different perspectives on social justice.
This text discusses the complex relationship between Jews and social justice movements.
The author discusses how the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is often misunderstood and mischaracterized, particularly when it is framed in terms of colorism or through the lens of other conflicts around the world.
The author reflects on how their obsession with their Peloton exercise bike parallels their observance of Judaism.
The New Zionist Congress has been established by Jewish college students to counter rising anti-Semitism and anti-Israel sentiment on campuses.