For social justice-oriented Jews in Minneapolis, Derek Chauvin’s conviction represents a beginning, not an end The guilty verdict in the killing of George Floyd is not just about one incident but the broader justice system, Jewish groups say. By Lonny Goldsmith April 21, 2021 5:12 pm
More than 1,000 senior US police officers have visited Israel. Here’s what they learn from Israel’s police force – and why it’s controversial. In the weeks since the George Floyd killing, false accusations have swirled blaming Israel for teaching the tactics that led to his death. July 20, 2020 1:42 pm
Portland-area rabbis call on Department of Homeland Security to withdraw federal agents Portland has been the site of protests against racial inequality and police brutality for the past 50 nights, in the wake of the death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers in Minneapolis on May 25. July 19, 2020 1:30 pm
Jewish communities are finally paying attention to Jews of color. Here’s the long road to how they got there. By Josefin Dolsten July 15, 2020 9:00 am
George Soros’ foundation to spend $220 million to support Black groups advocating for racial justice By Ron Kampeas July 13, 2020 5:47 pm
Ideas I’ve been a rabbi fighting racial injustice for decades. But I have not done enough. By Rabbi Sid Schwarz June 28, 2020 5:00 am
Ideas Our synagogues’ names are on the Charlotte monument of Judah Benjamin. It’s time to take it down. By Rabbi Asher Knight June 26, 2020 4:04 pm
Charlotte synagogues call for removal of memorial for Judah Benjamin, the Confederacy’s most prominent Jew By Gabe Friedman June 26, 2020 11:16 am
Ideas Minorities can have privilege, too. Here’s how we can be better allies to Black Americans. By Seo Yoon Yang June 24, 2020 5:07 pm
Department of Justice letter argues that Bill de Blasio is being unfairly strict with social distancing for Orthodox Jews By Shira Hanau June 23, 2020 5:44 pm