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Harriette Wimms heads the Jews of Color Mishpacha Project and organized the Jewish People of Color National Shabbaton that takes place online May 14-16, 2021. (Photo courtesy of Harriette Wimms via JTA)
May 12, 2021, 4:36 pm
National Shabbaton for Jews of color to mark yahrzeit of George Floyd
Hundreds of Jews will tap into a millennium-old tradition and recite the Mourner’s Kaddish for Floyd this weekend.
By Esther D. Kustanowitz and Asaf Shalev
Protesters rally and march in Bryant Park, N.Y., on the first day of the trial of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, accused of killing African-American George Floyd on May 25, 2020. (Photo by Lev Radin/Shutterstock/ via JNS)
April 21, 2021, 2:44 pm
Jewish groups react to guilty verdict for Chauvin
The Minneapolis police officer was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
By JNS
The 412 Black Jewish Collaborative’s board of directors meets online. Screenshot provided by Esther Terry
February 8, 2021, 9:12 am
Work moves mostly online, but continues for 412 Black Jewish Collaborative
Meaningful conversation and action remain at heart of collaborative, but pandemic forces most efforts online
By Adam Reinherz
Toby and Casey Lazear hosted a bake sale fundraiser. Photo courtesy of Toby Lazear
August 6, 2020, 2:16 pm
Sisters sweeten the season by baking for a cause
Toby and Casey Lazear redo a familiar recipe for good
By Adam Reinherz
The Western Wall on Tisha B'Av 2017. (Photo by Kayla Steinberg)
July 20, 2020, 10:40 pm
Rabbis and Jewish educators frame Tisha B’Av 2020
Day of mourning arrives amidst global pandemic and nationwide civic unrest
By Adam Reinherz
Steven L. Pomerantz (Photo courtesy of JINSA)
July 1, 2020, 1:19 pm
I am the architect of the U.S.-Israel police exchange.
Israel did not share 'worst-practices' with U.S. police forces
By Steven L. Pomerantz
Dee and Walt Kochirka, of the South Hills, traveled to Hazelwood to celebrate Juneteenth. Photo by Adam Reinherz
June 21, 2020, 9:19 pm
Local rabbis join other faith leaders to condemn racism on Juneteenth
Public demonstration brings area clergy and community members together to call for change
By Adam Reinherz
Marchers at the front of an interfaith demonstration in Chicago remembering George Floyd and protesting systemic racism, June 2, 2020. (Courtesy of Ari Hart)
June 19, 2020, 12:47 pm
Local Jewish leaders reflect on the death of George Floyd
Reflections and suggestions on how to move forward
Pastor Eric Manning and Rabbi Jeffrey Myers gather outside the Tree of Life building in 2019. Photo courtesy of Tree of Life
June 14, 2020, 2:43 pm
Friendship, trust and combating racism
Rabbi Jeffrey Myers and Pastor Eric Manning of Mother Emanuel pause to offer insight
By Adam Reinherz
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