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…
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Jewish NFL players say education, not ‘cancellation,’ is the right response to DeSean Jackson’s anti-Semitic posts
by Stephen Silver (JTA) — Former professional football player Geoff Schwartz wasn’t surprised when he heard about Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson’s anti-Semitic Instagram…
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…
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…
Alexander Vindman, Jewish NSC staffer who testified at impeachment hearing, retires from military amid allegations of bullying by Trump
by Marcy Oster (JTA) — Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, the Jewish National Security Council staffer who was among the first to raise flags about President…