Graphic essay: What the Civil Rights Movement can teach us about surviving Trump
Rabbi John Rosove
January 15, 2017
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Commentary
A dream too far: Lessons from Selma
David Suissa
January 15, 2017
There is something tragic about the civils rights movement—the very fact that it was needed in the first place. Why did it have to be such a big deal to give Blacks the right to vote? By today’s standards, it seems downright absurd to deny Blacks, or anyone else for that matter, this fundamental right.
Dear Chuck Schumer: Stop David Friedman
Jewish Journal
January 13, 2017
We represent a broad constituency of scholars of Jewish studies committed to the democratic values that gave rise to the United States of America. We are alarmed by the prospect that new administration may erode these values and are particularly troubled by a number of President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed appointments. We write you today to register our concern about Mr. David Friedman’s nomination as our country’s Ambassador to the State of Israel.
Everyone Gets a Blessing and All I got Was Olive Oil – 7 Haiku for Parsha Vayechi
Rick Lupert
January 13, 2017
Open letter: Rabbi Hier, please do not go to the inauguration
David N. Myers
January 12, 2017
I write to you out of respect for the work you’ve done in fighting intolerance, bigotry, and specifically anti-Semitism in Los Angeles and in this country.
Skipping the inauguration
Marty Kaplan
January 12, 2017
Many people are saying they won’t be watching the inauguration on TV.
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