Jews of Color

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Observe Black History Month by Addressing Oppression in our Communities: Use These Jewish Resources

In the United States, Canada, and the UK, each February is designated as Black History Month, an opportunity to celebrate the history and achievements of Black people while looking toward a more equitable and just future.

Hands holding up a cardboard sign that reads RACISM IS A PANDEMIC

Protecting Civil Rights

Owning Our Racial Equity Work Ahead: Three Things We Must Do

January 14, 2021

In the video “Owning Our Racial Equity Work Ahead,” Yolanda Savage-Narva, the Union for Reform Judaism’s director of Racial, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI), calls on each of us in the Jewish community to do three things.

A womans white hand and a mans black hand hold a Hanukkah candle together as they light a Hanukkah menorah

Social Justice

Habari Gani? How My Family is Melding Kwanzaa and Hanukkah Customs

Rebecca Missel

As we each shared some favorite holiday memories, my partner asked, “So what does each candle of Hanukkah symbolize?” Puzzled, I asked him to explain what he meant. “You know, like for Kwanzaa.”

Chef Marisa Baggett smiles in front of a kitchen setting

Family Activities

From Southern Fried Chicken to Kreplach: Talking to Memphis Deli Maven Marisa Baggett

Aron Hirt-Manheimer

November 4, 2020

Chef and food blogger Marisa Baggett lives in Memphis, TN, where she teaches sushi workshops, caters, and creates kosher sushi for special events. We caught up with her to talk about her amazing journey as a Jew and chef.

Ato Essandoh also plays a Black Jew on the NBC drama Chicago Med and now on Away

Arts and Culture

Meet the Netflix Star Who Plays an African-British-Jewish Astronaut

Gabe Friedman (JTA)

September 21, 2020

Ato Essandoh isn’t Jewish, or British, or an astronaut — but he plays an African-British-Jewish astronaut on TV.