Los Angeles Has a Major Homelessness Problem. These Jewish Groups Are Helping by Opening Their Parking Lots.
July 3, 2020
“They offer a little sanctuary.”
Josefin Dolsten, JTA
Black Jewish Teen Says She Was Set on Fire in Attack Investigated as Hate Crime
June 29, 2020
A biracial Jewish woman in Madison, Wisconsin, said she was attacked and set on fire by four white men.
Amid a National Reckoning Over Race, Jews are Embracing Juneteenth
June 19, 2020
Juneteenth has experienced a surge of interest this year amid nationwide protests against racial injustice.
Persian Jews Are Coming out of the Closet, Breaking Down Long-Held Taboos
June 15, 2020
“I really did believe that I could not come out and live a functional life amongst friends and family and community as a Persian Jewish person.”
Over 900 Sign Letter Calling for Jewish Orgs to Fill 20% of Staff With People of Color
June 12, 2020
The letter asks Jewish organizations, federations and initiatives to commit to fulfilling seven actions within three years.
A New Relief Fund Is Providing Aid to Jews of Color Who Are Struggling Due to Coronavirus
May 27, 2020
A new relief fund is providing financial aid to Jews of color who are struggling economically due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Donald Trump Demands States Let Houses of Worship Reopen. Synagogues Are in No Rush
May 23, 2020
Jewish leaders from all denominations rejected Trump’s entreaty.
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