This video series explores the complicated history of Black and Jewish communities in America. See how events, beliefs, and societal shifts have led us to the challenges we now face, while gaining new insights to inform the journey ahead.
February 8 at 3pm EST / 12pm PST
Celebrate the leaders who were at the forefront of many revolutions for change, and their resistance in the presence of oppression. During this session we will learn about the unsung Black and African American LGBTQ+ heroes.
February 15 at 3pm EST / 12pm PST
Join us in leading a paradigm shift in the discussion of racism, antisemitism, and the oppression Olympics. During this session, we will work towards combatting all forms of hate, with a coalition of love and understanding.
February 22 at 3pm EST / 12pm PST
While it is important to understand the early Civil Rights Movement, we must not rest on the achievements of that movement. During this session, learn about Black and African American leaders, including Black Jews and gain inspiration those who are leading the change in the Racial Justice Movement of the Future.
If Jewish communities are to grow and flourish into the future, we must ensure that People of all backgrounds see themselves in all of our communal and organizational leadership today. Here are some steps you can take to help make that happen:
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Amen to that! #BlackAndJewish #JewishTogether
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Racial diversity across the Jewish world continues to grow. We celebrate one of the pioneers of creating a culture of belonging for Jewish People of Color (JOC) @Yavilah McCoy. Explore what you can do to make your community more inclusive & welcoming for all. #WisdomWednesday
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As @Gamal Palmer advises–let's look at ourselves honestly, without judgment, & begin the work we need to do to make Jewish Equity, Diversity, Engagement, & Inclusion a reality. #JewishTogether #JEDI
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As Lindsey reminds us: “...Jewish tradition has always taught us to wrestle with a difficult question just as Jacob wrestled with God. So while the first step is in identifying what might be broken we also know that there is a path forward.” #BlackAndJewish #JewishTogether
Our sages taught “the day is short, the work is long. We are not required to finish the task but neither are we free to desist from it.” (Pirke Avot, 2:21).
We approach this work with both humility and determination. We can learn to do better. And we will.
Here’s a great place to start your learning. Take a deeper dive, and learn more about the JEDI Journey at jewishdiversitytraining.org
Jewish Federation Statements on the Death of George Floyd
'Believe Us': Black Jews Respond to George Floyd Protests, in Their Own Words, by Josefin Dolste
My mom is white and my dad is black. Don’t call me a ‘Jew of Color.’ by Kylie Unell (2020)
I’m Jewish and Don’t Identify as White. Why Must I Check that Box ? (2020)
Jewish Word | Jews of Color by Sarah Breger (2020)
Color Erases, Color Paints by Rabbi Isaiah Rothstein (2015)
How One Black Orthodox Woman is opening minds in her brooklyn community (2020)
Black, Queer, and Jewish at Hillel by Aviva Davis (2022)
Why You Probably Won't Have Racial Microaggressions At This Jewish Summer Camp (2021)
How I learned to Embrace my Black and Jewish Heritage by Davon Loeb
Beyond the Count: Perspectives and Lived Experiences of Jews of Color (2021)
The Color of Love, Marra B. Gad
How Jews Became White Folks and What That Says About Race in America, Karen Brodkin
Once We Were Slaves: The Extraordinary Journey of a Multiracial Jewish Family
Caste, Isabella Wilkerson
Racial Contract - Charles W. Mills
Between the World and Me, by Ta-Nehisi Coates)
The Color of Law, by Richard Rothstein
The Price of Whiteness: Jews, Race and American Identity - Dr. Eric L. Goldstein
What Would Martin Say, Clarence B. Jones
Black Power, Jewish Politics - Dr. Marc Dollinger
Shared Legacies
Little White Lie
Broken Bird
ABC, Soul of the Nation: The McGruder Family Lineage
Juneteenth: What's It All About? (June 19, 2020)
How Should We Be "Talking About Race?" (July 13, 2020)
Supporting the Social Safety Net and Advancing Racial Equity (August 6, 2020)
Resource Guide from Supporting the Social Safety Net and Advancing Racial Equity
The Price of Whiteness: Jews, Race and American Identity (Aug. 26, 2020)
Racial Diversity and Inclusiveness in the Jewish Community (JTS webinar) (2020)
How to Deconstruct Racism, One Headline at a Time
Test Your Awareness: Do The Test
How Racial Bias Works and How to Disrupt It
Danger of Single Story, by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Implicit Bias: Peanut Butter, Jelly and Racism
I am not Black and You are Not White by Prince EA (2015)
The Two Little Words That Can Change a Life