Our children are proud of their Black and Jewish heritage. They are participants and leaders in Jewish religious and communal life. All the forces that tried to diminish the Jewish spark in my husband’s family have lost.
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"If we allow our history to be erased, and cover the parts that are inconvenient to those in power, what was once done in the dark will be done again—this time, in broad daylight."
Reflections on the hostage deal and Avera Mengistu
Spur discussions around the themes of MLK day while highlighting the importance of listening and understanding across difference.
Our hope for our community...
As Keshet’s JOC Program Manager, entrusted with creating resources and spaces that uplift, amplify, and celebrate the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ Jews of Color, I saw an opportunity to elevate these stories.
At the time of my bat mitzvah, my party felt like a collision of all the different parts of my identity.
Small town America's Black and Jewish history and connection brought to life
It’s that the cookout and the Talmud share a deep mission. They are both containers for existential conversations my elders let me in on because I am theirs