Watch Click play on the video below to watch. About Solidarity marches for U.S. protesters rippling around the world reached Israel on Tuesday where hundreds of protesters waved “Black Lives Matter” signs and chanted “George Floyd.” They also called out another name: Solomon Teka. Over the past five years, six young men of Ethiopian descent… Continue reading Why Ethiopian Jews Are Building a Movement Against Racism in Israel (6 Jun 2020)
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Tamar Manasseh on repairing the cracks in our communities with Tikkun Olam
In the NewsHour’s Facebook Watch show, “That Moment When,” the founder of an organization dedicated to preventing senseless killing talks about the importance of building community. With Mothers/Men Against Senseless Killing (MASK), Chicago’s Tamar Manasseh goes to “where bad things are going to happen” and, over barbecue and good conversation, seeks to save lives. (12… Continue reading Tamar Manasseh on repairing the cracks in our communities with Tikkun Olam
Hasidic Judaism – Recent Criticisms in Mainstream Media
Update: 18 Aug 2018 When this article was first posted on 12 Jun 2018, there were three videos included. By 18 Aug 2018, all three videos have now been removed from YouTube. A fourth video segment that wasn’t included in the original article from June has now been added. Also, an interview with the reporter… Continue reading Hasidic Judaism – Recent Criticisms in Mainstream Media
Documentary: The Haredim Represent 30% of Jerusalem’s Population
The Haredim are Jewish people who are very religiously observant. The following report offers some positive portrayals of the Haredim community and also criticisms of the community. Because the Haredim make up 30% of the population of Jerusalem, they have a strong and well defined community there. Here are some reasons why the Haredim may… Continue reading Documentary: The Haredim Represent 30% of Jerusalem’s Population
Jewish Life: Chabad on Campus in Iowa City
Chabad is a Jewish organization founded in 1775 by Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi. The name “Chabad” (Hebrew: חב״ד) is a Hebrew acronym for Chochmah, Binah, Da’at (חכמה, בינה, דעת): “Wisdom, Understanding, and Knowledge”, which represent the intellectual underpinnings of the movement. The focus of the group is to engage in acts of kindness that will help heal… Continue reading Jewish Life: Chabad on Campus in Iowa City
The Lubavitcher Rebbe On Becoming Bar Mitzvah / Bat Mitzvah
Introduction “Today I am a Man; Today I am a Woman” is a short video with commentary from the Lubavitcher Rebbe On Becoming Bar Mitzvah / Bat Mitzvah. It is provided below in English, Yiddish, French, Spanish, and Russian. Learn more at the Chabad.org website or ChabadIowaCity.com. English Yiddish French Spanish Russian * * *
Breaking News: Anti-Jewish Violent Riots and Flames in the Streets of Sarcelles, France
Introduction Over the past few decades, I’ve actively worked to combat racism and bigotry toward Jews, Muslims, blacks, gays, and various other targeted groups. My work has included increased personal/public efforts to support and defend Islam in the hours, days, weeks, and months following the 9/11 attacks. I’ve also defended Jews in federal court against… Continue reading Breaking News: Anti-Jewish Violent Riots and Flames in the Streets of Sarcelles, France