As Jewish leaders working for LGBTQ equality and racial justice in Jewish life, our emotions run deep this month: June marks two historical moments of liberation. Fifty years ago, LGBTQ people resisted a violent police raid at the Stonewall Inn in New York City, sparking the start of the modern LGBT rights movement and signaling…
I thought I knew what being Jewish meant, until I had kids. Suddenly, here they were, these tiny balls of wonder, bouncing from one place to another faster than I could breathe. It was like my heart had split in two, plunged out of my chest, and started innocently bumbling into every danger imaginable, as…
Which demographic group of the American Jewish community has more members: Jews of color, or the Orthodox? They’re actually around the same size — 12-15% of American Jews, or about 1 million people — according to a new study released last week. The study aimed to correct the widespread misconception that American Jews are almost…
In the month of February, Americans across the country celebrate Black History Month. A tradition created in the 1920s by African American historian Carter. G Woodson, Black History Month is dedicated to remembering important historical events and celebrating the contributions of Black people. But Black History Month isn’t only for the Black community. It’s important…
As Jews of Color gain more visibility and representation in the Jewish world and beyond, we are pushing the boundaries of Jewish conversations on inclusion, race, and politics. Many in the Jewish community see the value of our contributions. But we are also facing a racist backlash. The most recent example of this occurred earlier…
One of the responses to the horrific massacre of 11 praying Jews this fall was a call for more firearms in synagogues. From Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams to New York State Assemblyman Dov Hilkind to President Trump himself, many called for an increased presence of armed guards at Jewish places of worship. But not…
Last week, Marra went to synagogue in her adopted hometown for the first time. She was not greeted warmly. As she entered the synagogue, she was pointedly asked, “Are you invited to be here?” Not dissuaded — a Hollywood producer by trade, she is not easily daunted — she let the questioner know that she…
The Jewish community isn’t going to forget Saturday, October 27, 2018 anytime soon. A gunman, armed with an AR-15, burst through the doors of Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue. Shouting anti-Semitic slurs and exclaiming “All Jews must die,” he opened fire, killing 11 members of our community who had gathered to pray and celebrate Shabbat….
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