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How one teacher transformed her students’ understanding of racism with a single experiment

How one teacher transformed her students’ understanding of racism with a single experiment

by Jewish Center for Justice | Aug 10, 2020 | Children, Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Racial Justice

*Photo from www.janeelliott.com* By Allen Schultz On April 5, 1968, a class of white third-grade students from Riceville, Iowa all had the same question for their teacher, Ms. Jane Elliott – why was their “Hero of the Month,” Martin Luther King Jr., killed the day...
Our Jewish identities cannot erase our racial identities

Our Jewish identities cannot erase our racial identities

by Jewish Center for Justice | Jul 29, 2020 | Anti-Semitism, Cohorts, Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism, Racial Justice

My Jewish education has made me who I am today. It has taught me to learn, question, and debate Jewish texts. It has taught me to be proud of Jewish culture and customs. It taught me how to read, write, and speak Hebrew. It has taught me to remember the Holocaust. It...
Honor the legacy of Congressman John Lewis by urging the Senate to vote on the Voting Rights Advancement Act

Honor the legacy of Congressman John Lewis by urging the Senate to vote on the Voting Rights Advancement Act

by Jewish Center for Justice | Jul 20, 2020 | Activism, Featured, JCJ Blog, Racial Justice, Voting, Voting Rights

*The following post is part of JCJ’s Awareness to Action: 21 Days Toward Racial Justice campaign.* Today, we remember the leadership and legacy of Congressman John Lewis (z”l), who passed away on Friday. JCJ Executive Director Rabbi Joel Simonds wrote on Friday...
Awareness to Action Day 5 | Contact your local reps

Awareness to Action Day 5 | Contact your local reps

by Jewish Center for Justice | Jul 12, 2020 | Activism, Featured, JCJ Blog, Racial Justice

*The following post is part of JCJ’s Awareness to Action: 21 Days Toward Racial Justice campaign.* Today, we are urging our community to contact their mayor, city council member, and/or supervisor and ask about efforts to reallocate funds towards community safety that...
Awareness to Action Day 3 | Watch and Discuss the film “13th”

Awareness to Action Day 3 | Watch and Discuss the film “13th”

by Jewish Center for Justice | Jul 10, 2020 | Activism, Cohorts, Featured, JCJ Blog, Racial Justice

*The following post is part of JCJ’s Awareness to Action: 21 Days Toward Racial Justice campaign.* Discussion questions after watching the film: The documentary points out that terrorism against African Americans turned into something more legal and socially...
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