#sandra lawson

[yourdailyqueer]

Sandra Lawson

Gender: Female

Sexuality: Lesbian

DOB: Born 1970

Ethnicity: African American

Occupation: Rabbi, veteran, activist, sociologist, personal trainer, weightlifter, writer, musician

Note: First openly gay, female, and black rabbis in the world in 2018

[themichigangayly]

“By focusing on racial justice, we can make Jewish communities more inviting and, ultimately, more vital. And, at the same time, we’ll be taking on white supremacy, the primary American source of antisemitism.” - Rabbi Sandra Lawson

Who is Rabbi Sandra Lawson?

• She is a gay and Jewish rabbi, writer, activist, public speaker, and musician.

• In 2018, she became one of the first openly gay, female, and Black rabbis in the world.

[progressivejudaism]

Reconstructing Judaism, the leading organization of the Reconstructionist movement, will soon welcome Rabbi Sandra Lawson, their inaugural director of racial diversity, equity and inclusion. The Wyncote, Pennsylvania-based organization “cultivates and supports Jewish living, learning and leadership for a changing world.” Systemic racism and elevating the voices of Jewish people of color will be Lawson’s focal […]

Mazel Tov Rabbi Lawson!

[jewish-education]

In this episode, meet Mikey and Sandra: two students at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College who are married to loving, supportive partners...who happen not to be Jews.

“I think it doesn’t matter how much tachlis [practical] Judaism we give to our children...I think it’s more about really loving them and about teaching them why I love Judaism and I think that is the home I want to create, the Jewish home I want to create for them” (17:22)

[smalltownseeker]

My Favorite Religious Leaders:

Judaism: Rabbi Sandra J Lawson Islam: Imam Suhaib Webb Christianity: Pastor Nadia Bolz-Weber

[progressivejudaism]

13 Jews of Color to Follow on Social Media Right Now – Kveller

With every news headline referencing the Covid-19 pandemic, the past few months ushered the world into unprecedented times. But recently, for the first time in what feels like forever, coronavirus has taken the back burner to the Black Lives Matter movement.

Are we still in unprecedented times? Absolutely not.

Racism is a scourge that’s ingrained in society. As a community of people who share the pain of serving as the world’s scapegoat, Jews — as well as everyone — have a responsibility to dismantle the systems that have oppressed Black people for centuries. Victims of racism cannot fight their battles alone, nor can they be at the forefront.

Many non-Black Jews are reckoning with how best to support the Black Lives Matter movement and, in an effort to help, they’re turning to People of Color for answers. This is a mistake. Even with good intentions, do not lean on Jews of Color, primarily Black Jews, to do the work for you. It’s exasperating and further illustrates privilege.

So, where to start? Listen to Black Jews, learn from Black Jews, but don’t ask them for help — they’re asking for ours. So here’s one super simple thing you can do: Check your privilege and begin with diversifying your social media.

[blackqueernotables]

Sandra Lawson: The first Black openly lesbian rabbi in the world.

[wocwholikewoc]

She's Black, Gay And Soon You Can Call Her ‘Rabbi'

(RNS) Sandra Lawson, a former military police officer turned personal trainer, wasn’t religious about anything, except maybe fitness. She wasn’t looking to convert to Judaism or any other