Nu? This Hanukkah in Jews and Social Justice
Tonight marks the half-way point of Hanukkah, the fourth candle. There are probably a few things we can cut back on: another night of latkes, baked goods, chocolate coins. There are also things we...
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In honor of Martin Luther King Day this week, the Jewish Women’s Archive posted a provocative article reminding us that, for all the involvement of Jews in the Civil Rights movement that makes us...
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Happy March, Pursuers! As it’s Women’s History Month, the Jewish Women’s Archive is calling on you to contribute a brief story about an American Jewish woman who has inspired you. Based on their...
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The Struggle of Being Esther
This post originally appeared on the CBST Social Justice Blog. In the Purim story, Esther said to Mordechai, “Go and gather all the Jews who are found in Shushan and fast over me, and do not eat and do...
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This week, Jewish social justice activists had the happy occasion of Purim coinciding with International Women’s Day. Two articles this week in particular highlight the incredible women that AJWS is...
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Happy Earth Day, Pursuers! Some good news was announced in the Jewish social justice world this week, recognizing that the Jewish environmental movement is committed to the Earth all year long (and...
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Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and people around the country are marking the holiday with celebrations, remembrances of loss, and questions about what motherhood means in today’s world. For a connection...
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In Jewish music news, Orthodox hip hop artist Y-Love (and Inside the Activists’ Studio performer) publicly came out this week in conjunction with the release of his new music video, “Focus on the...
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This week AJWS released its annual report for 2011. This completely online edition had a major environmental impact, saving 30 tons of wood, 18,575 pounds of greenhouse gases and 23,443 pounds of...
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Last week, immigration reform advocates heralded the exciting news that the Obama administration will allow undocumented immigrants under the age of 30 the opportunity to pursue school or work without...
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