Rethinking 'Go Down Moses' at the Passover Seder
[Op-Ed] Renditions of ‘Go Down Moses‘ at Passover Seders often problematically compare cultural memory and mythos of the Jewish people to the historical and contemporary trauma of Black people, ignoring that Negro spirituals cloaked in biblical allusion were a tradition of necessity.
This Rabbi and Rapper Want to Create a JCC for Jews of Color
Group raising money now ‘for a much larger project’ in Brooklyn; boost from meeting with UJA-Federation.
Nissim Black Weighs in on Black and Orthodox Jewish Tensions
We need to push initiatives to try to bring more conversations to the table on how to bring peace between the two communities.
Is Respecting Diversity Part of the Jewish Curriculum?
The panel showcasing young voices was one of several programs to highlight the importance of navigating differences and including diversity in Jewish education.
As a Black Jew, I’m Being Forced to Walk a Tightrope After the Monsey Attack
Being unapologetically Black and Jewish is a revolutionary act.
A Black Convert Saves Judaism in Small-Town Indiana
Rabbi Moshe has created an Indiana synagogue with 100 of his converts. Will other Jews accept them?
As a Black Jewish Mom, Tiffany Haddish’s Bat Mitzvah Is Deeply Inspiring
When Tiffany Haddish — the unapologetically black comedian and actress, Tiffany Haddish — hosted an absolutely bonkers bat mitzvah for her 40th birthday last week, I was enthralled.
Q & A: She’s Sarah Silverman’s Sister — And Just Officiated Tiffany Haddish’s Bat Mitzvah
Sure, there are a lot of Jews in Hollywood. But not one of them has ever had quite as memorable a showbiz bat mitzvah as Tiffany Haddish.
Being Black And Jewish Means Constantly Being Asked To Choose
The following is an excerpt from “The Color of Love” by Marra B. Gad, which was published this month by Agate Bolden Books.