May his memory be a blessing: 4 lessons we can learn from civil rights hero John Lewis
by Mark Pelavin ST. MICHAELS, Maryland (JTA) — The day is one of my most vivid and treasured memories. I was associate director of the…
Human Rights
What Hank Greenberg’s friendship with Jackie Robinson can teach us today
by Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove NEW YORK (JTA) — Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Zach Banner posted a video late last week in response to Philadelphia Eagles…
Who is Policing the Police in Calgary? New documentary examines abuse of power
By Jake Cardinal (AJNews) – Above the Law, a new documentary film by Marc Serpa Francoeur and Robinder Uppal about police brutality in Calgary, Alberta,…
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey supports reparations for African-Americans, ‘as a Jew’
by Penina Beede (JTA) — Here’s a bit of news that has flown under the radar: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey supports reparations for African-Americans. The…
As the World Grapples with Systemic Racism… Israel Seeks to Empower Ethiopian Youth
by Sharon Gelbach (June 2020) – The growing protests against racism in the US have aroused strong feelings across the globe and Israel is no…