Jill Jacobs
Can Jewish Groups Fight Bigotry Together — While Clashing On Israel?
“We cannot allow fringe groups to capitalize on our halo,” said Jonathan Greenblatt of the ADL.
Is A Jewish Group Funding Killers While The U.S. Slams Palestinians For Doing The Same Thing?
While Trump lambasts Palestinians for making payments to convicted terrorists, a Jewish group is under criticism for doing the same for its kind.
Why Ari Shavit’s Fall From Grace Stings for So Many American Jews
Gabe Friedman explains why Ari Shavit’s fall from grace hit American liberal Zionists especially hard.
The 6-Year-Old Rabbi’s Daughter and Her One-Girl Protest Against The New Yorker
Conservative Rabbi Jill Jacobs is known for her social activism, and her young daughter is already fighting injustice too.
Jewish Activists Struggle for Right Tone on Racism After Murders of Police Officers
Jewish activists condemn the murders of two Brooklyn police officers. But rabbis say concern for the slain cops won’t stop them from speaking out against brutality and racism.
Rabbis for Human Rights Splits From Israel Group
Rabbis for Human Rights North America, which began as a support group for the Israel-based Rabbis for Human Rights, is parting ways with its Israeli counterpart.
More Woman-Led Groups Picked for Slingshot Guide
Women are running a growing number of Jewish organizations, at least those represented in the Slingshot guide to innovative groups.
A Sukkah Occupies Wall Street
Last week, Rabbi Jill Jacobs wrote about Sukkot and social justice and asked discussed the importance of place. Her posts are being featured this week on The Arty Semite courtesy of the Jewish Book Council and My Jewish Learning’s Author Blog Series. For more information on the series, please visit:
Does Place Matter?
Last week, Rabbi Jill Jacobs wrote about Sukkot and social justice. Her most recent book, “Where Justice Dwells: A Hands-On Guide to Doing Social Justice in Your Jewish Community” is now available. Her posts are being featured this week on The Arty Semite courtesy of the Jewish Book Council and My Jewish Learning’s Author Blog Series. For more information on the series, please visit:
Sukkot and Social Justice
Rabbi Jill Jacobs is the author of “Where Justice Dwells: A Hands-On Guide to Doing Social Justice in Your Jewish Community.” Her posts are being featured this week on The Arty Semite courtesy of the Jewish Book Council and My Jewish Learning’s Author Blog Series. For more information on the series, please visit: