The Sit Down

Randi Weingarten during a March 9 Zoom call with the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. (Screenshot from Zoom)

Randi Weingarten has a vision to get kids back to school — and strong words for Jews who say unions are the obstacle

The president of the American Federation of Teachers has become the public face of the messy politics of figuring out how to educate 50 million children during a pandemic.

By Laura E. Adkins April 1, 2021 4:40 pm

The Sit-Down Ideas

Is the Jewish deli the new synagogue?

Religion scholar Rachel B. Gross finds Jewish life flourishing in unconventional institutions, including museums and restaurants.

February 11, 2021 12:43 pm

The Sit-Down Ideas

Roberta Kaplan is crushing white supremacists in court — and she wants America to start taking them more seriously

The Jewish lawyer describes how she’s working to hold white supremacists accountable, her hopes for the Biden administration and the role of religion in defending democracy.

January 21, 2021 5:30 pm