Unholier Than Thou:Anti-Racism & Anti-Semitism

Unholier Than Thou:Anti-Racism & Anti-Semitism

Phillip Picardi, Crooked Media, 07/31/2020

Friends of Be'chol Lason Rabbi Sandra Lawson, rabbinical student Kendell Pinckney, and Shekhiynah Larks on being caught in the middle of two crucial American conversations: the fight against racism and the fight against anti-Semitism.

Let’s Make Jewish Spaces More Welcoming for Black Kids Like Mine

Let’s Make Jewish Spaces More Welcoming for Black Kids Like Mine

Nina Essel, Kveller, 07/29/2020

We hope our son and daughter will find a synagogue where they can be their authentic Black and Jewish selves.

As a Black Jew, I am caught in the middle

As a Black Jew, I am caught in the middle

Tony Westbrook, Scribed by The Forward, 07/17/2020

Here’s the thing: Racism, specifically anti-Black racism, and anti-Semitism in America are linked.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Where Is the Outrage Over Anti-Semitism in Sports and Hollywood?

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Where Is the Outrage Over Anti-Semitism in Sports and Hollywood?

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Hollywood Reporter, 07/14/2020

The Hollywood Reporter columnist calls out the hateful outbursts against Jews by Ice Cube, DeSean Jackson and others and explains how the muted response "perpetuates racism" and contributes to an overall "Apatholypse."

What made an anti-Semitic Spanish diplomat rescue 150 Macedonian Jews? His wife

What made an anti-Semitic Spanish diplomat rescue 150 Macedonian Jews? His wife

Bernard Dichek, Times of Israel, 04/21/2020

New evidence shows that Julio Palencia was likely influenced by his Greek spouse, Zoe Dragoumis, to issue last-minute passports, pull 150 off trains – and adopt two Jewish children.

New York City’s latest tactic to combat anti-Semitism: An ad campaign featuring diverse Jewish New Yorkers

New York City’s latest tactic to combat anti-Semitism: An ad campaign featuring diverse Jewish New Yorkers

Josefin Dolsten, Jewish Telegraph Agency, 02/19/2020

New York City is hoping that a new ad campaign will make Jewish New Yorkers feel comfortable despite a recent spate of anti-Semitic attacks.

What Is a Jew of Color?

What Is a Jew of Color?

Hen Mazzig, Jewish Journal, 01/30/2020

Although nowhere in Jewish texts and tradition was it ever suggested people with fair skin are superior, Jewish society is not immune to the disease of colorism.

In Light of Rising Anti-Semitism, Rethinking Black-Jewish Relations

In Light of Rising Anti-Semitism, Rethinking Black-Jewish Relations

Carly Pildis, Tablet, 01/29/2020

When we fight for a fairer and more just America, and we fight for it as proud Jews, we all win.

Meet Moses Elisaf, The First Jewish Mayor In Greece, The Cradle Of Democracy

Meet Moses Elisaf, The First Jewish Mayor In Greece, The Cradle Of Democracy

Matt A. Hanson, The Forward, 07/05/2019

Despite centuries of widespread anti-Semitism in Greece, a Jewish man becomes the mayor of a Greek city.