Anti-Racist Resources for Jews

This is a living document and a work in progress. If you know of other events, opportunities for solidarity, resources, or accounts that you’d like us to promote, please let us know.

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Here is TC Jewfolk’s full statement on how we are currently changing our strategies to elevate the voices of Black Jews (and all Jews of Color), as our mission and values demand. We apologize for our role in marginalizing JoCs who are members of our community and we are committed to doing better.

Finally, inclusion in this resource page does not imply an endorsement by TC Jewfolk/Jewfolk, Inc. and should not be taken as such. There may be links to causes or organizations below that do not fit with the thinking and/or values of every single member of our Twin Cities Jewish community. We encourage you to take a look at some of them regardless to best understand this complex situation.

Everyday Action

Upcoming Events (all events are listed at Central Time and virtual unless noted)

Attend an anti-harrassment training (Hollaback) Ongoing

Jews of Color Monthly Mindfulness Sit (Institute for Jewish Spirituality & Mitsui Collective) Wednesdays, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Jul 12, Aug 23, Sep 13

Homeowners in the City of Minneapolis can learn about and discharge the racial covenants recorded on their properties by participating in the Just Deeds Project or participate in Free the Deeds, a public art project and equity campaign happening in September 2021.

Incorporate the Kaddish for Black Lives from Jewish Multiracial Network into your Shabbat

MPD 150: How You Can Help (MPLS, June 2020)

Vote! Request your absentee ballot to vote by mail or find out where to vote in person

Support the BREATHE Act, the Freedom to Vote Act, and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

Front Line Actions

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A cautionary note about attending or amplifying protest events: Anyone can create an event page. Before you share or go, find out who the organizers are. Checking their profile picture is not enough—does it look like a real account or a burner? Check to see who has shared that particular event. If the event is not organized/promoted by leaders within the affected community—or a reputable allied group—exercise extreme caution & skepticism. Attending any front line action always carries some personal risk. However, experienced organizers know how to identify, plan for, and mitigate risks. They are trained in deescalation tactics. If participants are anticipated to risk arrest event organizers should have bail or jail support prepared.

Volunteer Opportunities

Hands On Twin Cities

Twin Cities Mutual Aid Project

Organizers to Follow

Black Lives Matter Minnesota

Black Lives Matter TC Metro

Black Lives Matter St. Paul

Black Visions

CAIR-Minnesota

Communities United Against Police Brutality (CUAPB)

Families Supporting Families Against Police Violence

Million Artist Movement

Minnesota Disability Justice Network

Minnesota Youth For Justice

Racial Justice Network

Reclaim The Block

Twin Cities Incarcerated Workers Organizing Committee

Twin Cities Coalition for Justice 4 Jamar

Get Vaccinated / Get Tested for Covid (if you test positive or haven’t been tested but display symptoms, stay home)

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Participate Safely, Responsibly, and Respectfully

ACLU’s guide

Communities United for Police Reform’s guide

Digital Security & Safety | Guide to Protesting

Keep track of friends who may have been arrested

Map of self-service bike repair stations

Vice’s guide

Wired’s guide

And always report racist discrimination

JCRC | MN Dept. of Human Rights | CAIR

Jewish Community & JoC-Led Orgs

Adath Jesurun Congregation’s Antiracism Committee

Ammud JoC Torah Academy

Be’chol Lashon

Beth Jacob Congregation’s Antiracism Position Statement

Black and Jewish Facebook Group

Black Jewish Liberation Collective

Dimensions

Edot: The Midwest Regional Jewish Diversity Collaborative

Evolve (an initiative of Recontructing Judaism)

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Jewish Community Action

Jewish Liberation Fund

Jews for Racial & Economic Justice

Jewish Multiracial Network

Resources | Privilege Checklist | Organizational Assessment

Jews In ALL Hues

Jews of Color Field Building Initiative

Jewish Social Justice Roundtable

Racial Justice Resources | Pilot Racial Justice Framework

Jewtina

Joyous Justice: Diversity Coaching & Consulting

Let Justice Well Up (an initiative of Mayyim Hayyim)

Mitsui Collective

Mount Zion Temple Tzedek Committee

Multiracial Jewish Association of Minnesota (MJA)

No Silence On Race (Canada-based)

Not Free to Desist

Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism

Hearts and Minds: A Model Discussion About Racial Justice

Shir Tikvah Racial Justice Task Force

Temple Israel Racial Justice

Transform for Equity

TribeHerald

T’ruah

Resource Sharing ($$$)

While we make every effort to ensure that we have linked to official pages that direct funds where they say they do, please do your own research and be aware that not all of the following are 501(c)3 organizations and your donation may not be tax-deductible. We believe these are groups deserving of support regardless of their tax status.