black-jewish relations

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries once defended uncle’s antisemitic speech and Louis Farrakhan, report says

Jeffries, a pro-Israel Democratic representative, has long said he was only vaguely aware of his uncle’s comments.

New super PAC aims at electing pro-Israel Black Democrats

The PAC arrives after years of tension between the pro-Israel community and Black Democratic lawmakers.

Ideas

Yiddish writers knew from pogroms. Here’s what they can teach us about Tulsa and beyond.

Yiddish writers in the early 20th century were deeply concerned about American racist violence and represented it frequently in both journalistic and artistic ways, writes Jessica Kirzane.

Obituaries

Alcee Hastings, Black congressman who led advocacy on Jewish issues, dies at 84

Global

A Dutch Jewish cemetery has become a Black pilgrimage site

Politics

Jon Ossoff will be sworn in on book of scripture owned by rabbi of Atlanta synagogue bombed by white supremacists

A child poses for a photo with a woman dressed as Black Pete and a man portraying Saint Nicholas in northern Amsterdam, the Netherlands on Nov. 16, 2019. (Cnaan Liphshiz)

Culture

Amsterdam’s Jewish museum wades into Dutch blackface controversy with new exhibition

Global

Blogger hired to promote diversity at European fashion magazine says sorry for Holocaust joke tweets

Politics

John Lewis and the Jews: 6 moments that showcase an enduring alliance

Politics

Lawmakers launch congressional black-Jewish caucus

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