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“As an illegitimate child, claims of Israel’s legitimacy have never concerned me. I can identify that both of us exist, whether or not we were born into the world under perceived authority. Even if there was a malicious ideology that caused either of us, Jewish bastards both, it would not be relevant in addressing our current transgressions.”
“As an American in Israel, I can talk to English-speaking immigrants to Israel, and use a shared vocabulary to explain why I believe the annexation would lead to the creation of an apartheid state. And unlike my Israeli friends, I can stand up for Palestinian rights without fear of societal backlash.”
If we are serious about racial and economic justice, we must center the voices of small local nonprofits, people of color, and the broader communities in which we are situated, and we must do so inside of our endowment meetings.
Would reading “Youth to Power” have changed many of my decisions for the good or bad? I’m not sure. But I do know it would’ve made me feel less alone.
While states apart isn’t the preferred distance for many couples, for the time being, it seems like it will have to be the norm.
Staying up all night to learn Torah for Shavuot is an old tradition – so why not print out a zine to enhance your at-home, quarantined learning experience?
By unequivocally condemning SJP’s statement while claiming to “advocate for Jewish students,” Hillel director Brawer makes very clear which Jewish students are welcome and which are not.
Survivors are dwindling at a rapid rate. As of 2018, there were an estimated 416,375 living Holocaust survivors in the world, according to a report published by Claims Conference.
The water doesn’t part for you this time,
will not kill for you again.
A cornerstone of Jewish identity is a fierce love of argument and discussion- coupled with intoxication, of course. At least that’s what I saw that one time at Chabad.