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Proud Family Revival Adds Keke Palmer As a Teen Activist

Maya Leibowitz-Jenkins is 14 years old and ready to protest.

I am VERY excited for this new character! 

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Let’s do this. #rabbiswholift . . . . . . . . #gymtime #womanwholift #48andfit #gymmotivation #gym #rabbi #rabbis #jewsofcolor #blackandjewish (at LA Fitness)

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The Reform Jewish Movement Stands with Jews of Color - Period - eJewish Philanthropy

By Rabbi Rick Jacobs and Chris Harrison On May 6, ReformJudaism.org published an article called “How the COVID-19 Pandemic is Impacting Jews of Color,” which was written to highlight the experiences and amplify the voices of Jews of Color who have been disproportionately affected by this global crisis. The piece includes the voices and experiences […]

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Who are some of your favorite poets who are Jews of Color?

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As Jews of Color, We Need You to Read This

Our third Alma roundtable tackles the struggle facing many Jews of color: how do you navigate Judaism, and Jewish spaces? How do you deal with misconceptions, micro-aggressions, and everything in between? Moderated by Alma contributor Nylah Burton, 23, from Denver, Colorado, she was joined by fi

Please read this article.

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Please join with me and listening to the beautiful voices of the Abayudaya Jewish Community of Uganda!

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JERUSALEM (JTA) — An Ethiopian-Israeli teenager who went viral for a performance of pop star Demi Lovato’s song “Stone Cold” won Israel’s “X-Factor 2018.” Eden Alene, 17, of Jerusalem, an Israel native who was raised by her Orthodox Jewish single mother, began sobbing and hugging her professional mentor Ivry Lider when she was announced the...

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I’ve been struggling a lot with the ‘white guilt’ aspect of being a Jewish convert. Our community is so loving and so accepting of any and all Jews that it’s a little bit overwhelming. I understand the importance in our community to recognize our (mostly shared) ethnic heritage especially in times such as these. But I also can’t help but feel that such an attitude erases the privilege I have inherited from my white family, who never faced any of the multitudes of discrimination POC have

Hi there,

I completely understand your struggle.  Privilege can be a very tricky subject to think about and discuss- that is why so many horrible people with privilege don’t understand how their behavior affects others.

I honestly do not know what to say beyond, the fact that you are thinking about how your own privilege as a white person affects non-Jews and Jews of color is a sign that you are thinking in the correct direction. But, I do have some helpful resources that you might be able to explore and ask more knowledgeable people to chat about your struggle!

Resources on Racial Justice, Criminal Justice Reform, Education Inequality, Hate Crimes, & Economic Justice from the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism

Jews in ALL Hues  (website, Facebook )

Jews for Racial and Economic Justice [JFREJ]  (website, Facebook)

Additional Resources (images, videos, articles) from and about Jews of Color

I hope that this helps!   If not, feel free to message me so that I can further understand your concerns.

Have a great night and a Shabbat Shalom!

PJ