Who The Folk?! Sheree Curry
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A trailblazing journalist, Sheree Curry has had a long and varied career. But much of her work has happened at the intersection of race and Judaism. The former Jewfolk board […]
Continue readingMay 22, 2023
January 20, 2023
Jewish Song of the Week: ‘I’m Gonna Walk It With You’ by Shul Sisters
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One thing that has always been important to me is using music to create bridges between people of different backgrounds. In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, I wanted […]
Continue readingJanuary 3, 2023
We Choose Us Coalition Planning Capitol Rotunda Rally
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Working in interfaith, interracial spaces is nothing new for the organizers at Jewish Community Action. But nearly two years after an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan 6, 2021, […]
Continue readingDecember 23, 2022
Celebrating Hanukkah and Kwanzaa Feels Extra Important This Year
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The holiday season is upon us, and this year it feels more special and important than ever before. My home is interfaith and intercultural; this year we will be celebrating […]
Continue readingDecember 7, 2022
Antisemitism Is Alive and Real
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I was in Atlanta for a large conference for Jewish camp professionals and professionals from organizations whose work complements/collaborates with Jewish camping and took a Lyft ride from the conference […]
Continue readingDecember 5, 2022
Who The Folk?! Milo Beyene
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For Milo Beyene, fighting for equity and fairness started at a very early age — even for slightly mundane things. Now, it’s for more important issues, as they settle in […]
Continue readingAugust 15, 2022
Who The Folk?! Noah Gerding
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After a career in fundraising for non-profits around the community, Noah Gerding is now working at one that is very close to his family: The Sholom Foundation. We talk about […]
Continue readingApril 14, 2022
Jew Review: “The Prom”
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The Prom has two intersecting storylines: one is a simple story about a gay girl in the small, fictional town of Edgewater, Indiana. Emma wants to go to her high […]
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Who The Folk?! Sara Greenhalgh
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Growing up a Jew of Color in Minneapolis, Sara Greenhalgh experienced more than her fair share of racism in Jewish spaces. Those experiences have helped direct her to the variety […]
Continue readingFebruary 18, 2022
Jewish Organizers Helping On Ethics Complaint Against Frey
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In a short period of time late last week, Jewish Community Action members and two partner organizations reached out to ask for the social justice organization’s participation in what is […]
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