Cambria Gordon’s Book Reminds Us of Our Destiny
Gil Troy
January 12, 2021
While “The Poetry of Secrets” helps us understand oppression, it is never the downer it could be.
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civil unrest
Beware the 1619-ing of American Jewry
Gil Troy
November 2, 2020
While the pain of the testimonials about racial discrimination is searing and demanding our attention, and while some of the essays were more hopeful about healing, many of these materials were not invitations to thoughtful discussion, but to a reprogramming.
St. Louis Couple Who Aimed Guns at Black Lives Matters Protesters Had Run-Ins With a Local Synagogue
Philissa Cramer, JTA
July 12, 2020
Patricia and Mark McCloskey have clashed Reform synagogue next door.
Auschwitz Museum Says Preserved Historic Site Is Different From Statues Honoring Controversial Figures
Marcy Oster, JTA
July 7, 2020
Auschwitz Museum Says Preserved Historic Site Is Different From Statues Honoring Controversial Figures
Marcy Oster, JTA
July 6, 2020
“We can see a lot of ‘Auschwitz’ mentions recently,” the museum tweeted on Sunday.
Family of Biracial Jewish Woman Set on Fire in Wisconsin Thanks Public for ‘Overwhelming Outpouring of Support’
Marcy Oster, JTA
July 3, 2020
There is now a $10,000 reward for anyone who can provide police with information that leads to the arrest of the attackers.
Black Lives Matter Demonstrators in DC Chant ‘Israel, We Know You, You Murder Children, Too’
Marcy Oster, JTA
July 2, 2020
Chants also alternated between “Black lives matter!” and “Palestinian lives matter!”
Chaotic but Non-Violent Anti-Israel Demonstration Outside Israeli L.A. Consulate
Ryan Torok
July 1, 2020
“My biggest concern is these guys like to mix things — to take the surfboard and catch the wave of Black Lives Matter.”
Education at Home: Online Anti-Racist Resources Available for All Ages
Erin Ben-Moche
July 1, 2020
To combat hate and bigotry, education is key, and thankfully, there is a plethora of resources available, especially online.
Rep. Ted Lieu Discusses Race, Israel and 2020 Elections With IKAR Rabbi Sharon Brous
Evan Henerson
June 30, 2020
“We need to continue to have a strong U.S.-Israel relationship,” Lieu said. “That doesn’t mean that we need to agree with everything the Israeli government is doing.”
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