jewish-black relations

How a Kentucky lawmaker’s friendship with a Jewish woman helped inspire her viral speech decrying anti-trans legislation

Friday morning conversations between an Orthodox woman and a Baptist minister who is a state representative focus on faith, friendship and confronting hatred.

Rabbi Josh Stanton and The Reverend Dr. Jacqui Lewis

This Jewish temple is providing a home for a historic church in the Village

“We have so many things to do together,” said Middle Collegiate Church’s Reverend Dr. Jacqui Lewis about Rabbi Josh Stanton and the East End Temple.

The future of the Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations is unclear as its founder retires

Brenda Lawrence looked back on her accomplishments and frustrations with the group, which has had a difficult time recruiting any Republicans.

Global

Black British paper pulls rapper’s remarks about Jews but defends publishing them

United States

New York appeals court overturns Hasidic man’s conviction in assault of gay black man

Politics

ADL: Democratic congressman who won’t condemn Farrakhan lacks ‘courage’

Culture

How the Iran deal unexpectedly brought Israel and black lawmakers closer

United States

Reform rabbis join NAACP march from Selma to Washington

United States

Jewish groups sign on to solidarity Shabbat with African-Americans

United States

Interfaith group sends King memorial prayer to synagogues

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