What was the Jewish record on slavery? It’s (very) complicated.
Richard Kreitner's 'Fear No Pharaoh" unpacks the myths surrounding Jews and slavery in and around the Civil War and its aftermath
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Culture You should probably be aware of that Purim song’s problematic backstory
It was made famous by Harry Belafonte and Johnny Cash. And at least one version included the N-word.
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Books A Florida JCC canceled a Jewish author’s talk because her novel mentions slavery
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Fast Forward Reconstructionists become second Jewish movement to support reparations for slavery
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The master chef and culinary historian's new book looks at food, the Black and Jewish diasporas — and social justice
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