Jews of Color

Microaggressions vs. Microaffirmations: Welcoming Others at the "Micro" Level

C.E. Harrison

Perpetrators of microaggressions are often not even aware they’re committing them – but the result, nonetheless, is that individuals on the receiving end of these actions may feel unwelcome, alienated, or unsafe in the spaces where they belong.

The author smiling while standing in front of scenery in Israel

Jews of Color

An Open Letter to My Younger Self about My Judaism and More

Destiny Karash-Givens

May 14, 2019

"Your formula is made up of three things society doesn’t view positively – and I’m working to change that for you"

Smiling young man outdoors wearing a kippah and a plaid shirt

Conversion

Finding My Jewish Soul: A Black Army Veteran’s Journey to Judaism

Bryant Heinzelman

April 9, 2019

People are often shocked that I found Judaism despite being raised by Christians, being Black, and inheriting the memory of Jim Crow - but my life has been a perfect balance of pain and privilege.

Jews of Color

8 Indian Jewish Recipes to Spice Up Your Cooking Repertoire

Did you know that India’s Jews come from four distinct groups who can trace their Indian roots back to ancient times? As in all Jewish communities around the world, Indian Jews translated their culinary tastes and the laws of kashrut to embrace the foods of the region.

Collage of the covers of all the childrens books listed in this piece

Parenting

11 Jewish Books that Feature Children of Color

C.E. Harrison

November 26, 2018

Here are eight illustrated books (and their official synopses, straight from the publisher) that are sure to bring smiles to the faces of the young Jews of Color in your life.