What does summer call for? FUN! So off to the movies at the 43rd San Francisco Jewish Film Festival! We’re proud to co-present Rabbi on the Block, July 20 – August 6 in the Bay Area. A Black rabbinical student combats racism, misogyny and gun violence by caring for her community on the South Side…
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Asian Jewish Passover Seders
The Lunar Collective is a rather new organization for Asian Jews. Their mission is to “cultivate connection, belonging and visibility for Asian American Jews through intersectional community programming and authentic digital storytelling.” I feel rather mother hen-ish about them as I’ve watched the central figures angst and then act to create the space they need….
Read More »Chanukah Opportunity for Affinity Space for Jews of Color
Hello my friends, I’ve been asked to spread the word about this special event for Black, Indigenous, People of Color. If that’s YOU, you can get more information and and RSVP here. BIPOC Chanukah 5783 Join Project Shamash and Kehilla Synagogue for BIPOC Chanukah 5783! This family-friendly event is an affinity space for self-identified…
Read More »Knowledge is Power: LEARN + Jews of color space
(Image is from Kindergym) Are you a Jew of Color? A young woman I know, Bekkah Sharp, is a Jew of color and has begun working with Bend the Arc to create Jewish spaces for Jews of color. A number of Jew of color organizations are working to create Jewish spaces where Jews of color…
Read More »What About the Children?
(Image: Guinness Hamentashen for Irish Jewish kids!) What about the children? If you are in an interfaith/intercultural family then your children have family members who are not Jewish, who may follow other religions or traditions, yet these people are an important part of your child’s life. How can you recognize and honor this part of…
Read More »Jews of Color: Taking Charge of Your Jewish Identity
Jews of Color: Taking Charge of Your Jewish Identity It is not unusual for a Jew of color to be asked, “How did you get to be Jewish?” Quite simply the question stems from their appearance – “You don’t look Jewish.” There are a number of ways that an adult from a biracial Jewish or…
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