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.

By Ron Kampeas April 3, 2023 2:25 pm

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.

December 9, 2022 9:07 am

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.

October 20, 2022 9:37 am

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

By Cnaan Liphshiz July 31, 2020 10:33 am

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

October 12, 2018 5:38 am

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

March 4, 2018 6:35 pm

How the Iran deal unexpectedly brought Israel and black lawmakers closer

By Ron Kampeas February 25, 2016 7:30 pm

Reform rabbis join NAACP march from Selma to Washington

August 9, 2015 8:00 pm

Jewish groups sign on to solidarity Shabbat with African-Americans

June 23, 2015 6:32 pm

Interfaith group sends King memorial prayer to synagogues

By Gil Shefler January 17, 2013 4:27 pm

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