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Firefighters respond to a fire in Boulder Creek in Santa Cruz County, Aug. 23, 2020. (Photo/JTA-Kent Nishimura-Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Posted inOpinion

Five things the Jewish community can do to stop climate change

Rob Eshman by Rob Eshman and Forward August 12, 2021August 12, 2021
Learners take part in a Zoom gathering of Ammud, the Jews of Color Torah Academy. (Screenshot/Jews of Color Initiative)
Posted inLocal Voice

We asked people about their experiences as Jews of color. Here’s what they told us.

Ilana Kaufman by Ilana Kaufman and JTA August 12, 2021August 12, 2021
A demonstration in support of Los Angeles teachers and their union drew 50,000 supporters, March 2014. (Photo/JTA-Flickr-Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association)
Posted inOpinion

Shut up and teach? Why labor unions like mine weigh in on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Glenn Sacks by Glenn Sacks and JTA August 10, 2021
Pints of Ben & Jerry's Cookie Dough and Chocolate Fudge Brownie ice cream. (Photo/Flickr-Kami Jo)
Posted inLocal Voice

Two pints of Ben & Jerry’s for a two-state solution

Charles Kremer by Charles Kremer August 9, 2021
The emperor of Japan,  IOC president Thomas Bach and other delegates stand for a moment's silence during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on July 23, 2021. (Photo/JTA-Martin Rickett-PA Images via Getty Images)
Posted inOpinion

A happy distraction, a reason for pride at Tokyo Olympic Games

by J. Editorial Board August 5, 2021
A JewBelong sign in downtown San Francisco at First Street and Market Street. (Photo/Gabriel Greschler)
Posted inLetters

Jews already belong; Ben & Jerry are right; let Artem marry; etc.

by J. Readers August 5, 2021August 5, 2021
“Palestine in Comparative Ethnic Studies Frameworks" will be offered at UCLA this fall. (Photo/Wikimedia Commons)
Posted inEducation

It’s ethnic studies in universities that need watching

Tammi Rossman-Benjamin by Tammi Rossman-Benjamin August 4, 2021
A dozen people stand holding up a blue banner that reads "Refugees Welcome" in large white letters.
Posted inLocal Voice

AB 1368 will ensure the health, safety and dignity of those granted asylum

Rabbi Sydney Mintz (Courtesy)Joe Goldman by Rabbi Sydney Mintz and Joe Goldman August 4, 2021August 4, 2021
Jews gathered at Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn every evening for the month leading up to Tisha B'Av to blow the shofar and call for justice on behalf of Black lives. (Photo/JTA-Ari Beser)
Posted inOpinion

Why Reform Jewish leaders support H.R. 40, the federal reparations bill

Rabbi Sarah Bassin by Rabbi Sarah Bassin, Deitra Reiser, Rabbi Hannah Goldstein and RNS July 29, 2021July 29, 2021
A Japanese Maple with its red fall leaves. (Photo/JTA-Getty)
Posted inFirst Person

Jewish tradition celebrates the rhythm of nature. What happens when it’s thrown off balance?

Hannah S. Pressman by Hannah S. Pressman and JTA July 28, 2021July 28, 2021

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