'BlacKkKlansman' Is Less Angry Than Spike Lee’s Previous Films
But there's still fury in Spike Lee’s 'BlacKkKlansman,' which reflects that nothing has changed in America since the '70s
Jews and Blacks
Commentary Magazine Sees a New Split in the black-Jewish Alliance
The magazine's latest issue features a stark cover — featuring the words 'African Americans vs. American Jews' — that has some accusing the magazine of fomenting a race war between the two communities
How 'Black Panther' Could Heal Black-Jewish Relations
Created by two white Jews and featuring a mostly African American cast, 'Black Panther' might lead to reconciliation between African-Americans and Jews
Opinion Cornel West Has a Jewish Problem
For West, there's no discussion of race in America without referencing the Palestinians, a contortion already unremarkable on the left. But now he's gone much further, suggesting Zionist puppet-masters control those he disagrees with like Ta-Nehisi Coates, and that Israel is the primary threat to our common humanity
The Hebrew Hammer Is Set to Fight His Biggest Foes Yet - Hitler and anti-Semitism
Nearly 15 years after the original film became a cult hit, director Jonathan Kesselman is crowdfunding a belated sequel about the world’s leading 'certified circumcised dick'
Linda Sarsour at Racial Justice March: 'It Is Not My Job to Educate Jewish People That Palestinians Deserve Dignity'
At the New York march, Sarsour calls on white allies to confront racism in their own communities; Jewish protesters challenge those who brought Zionist signs to rally
Opinion Al Sharpton: Only a Unified Jewish-African American Coalition Can Defeat Hate in U.S.
Writing for Haaretz, Rev. Al Sharpton says there are some who point to moments of tension between our communities. 'But our common struggle is more important today and at this time'
The More Americans Learn About Israel, the Less They Like It, Study Suggests
Most college students have hardly even heard about Israel, but support from millennials still down
Exclusive Excerpt 'City on a Hilltop: American Jews and the Israeli Settler Movement'
How does a nice Jewish boy from Brooklyn end up blowing off the legs of the PLO mayor of Nablus?
It's Not Racist to Say Blacks Are Better Dancers, Zionist Organization Of America Head Says
'If people say Jews are better businessmen, I consider that a positive thing to say,' ZOA's Mort Klein says, defending comments
WATCH SNL's Hilarious Behind-the-scenes Look at Kendall Jenner's Infamous Pepsi Ad
The 'Live for Now Moments' Pepsi ad became an immediate lightning rod for criticism as viewers mocked its tone deaf messaging and slammed American millennial's lack of genuine civic activism.
Israel's Health Care System Seeks to Tackle Racial Bias for First Time
New panel is the first formal acknowledgement of such problems in Israel's public health care system.
WATCH What Happens When a Priest, a Rabbi and a Gay Atheist Smoke a Joint Together
'If (marijuana) lifts you up and gives you something, it’s a very positive thing,' Rabbi Jim Mirel says in viral video.
Opinion The Privilege and Responsibility of Jewish 'Whiteness'
We white Jews have the choice of navigating our lives without ever having to grapple with our racial identities and our place in a racially hierarchical system. A university class gave us this chance.
Opinion What Happens When a Tulane Student Queries Jews' 'Whiteness'
When I heard my professor ask 'What's a Jew?' I expected a nuanced discussion of identity and race, not least in today's political climate. I didn't expect to be shut down and worse.
Putting Aside Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Jewish and Muslim Feminists Unite to Pray With Their Feet
Channeling Biblical heroines, Jewish feminists journey from across U.S. to march against Trump in D.C., and some pro-Palestinian rhetoric won't stand in their way.
Jewish Groups Protest Trump in N.Y.C.: 'As Jews, We Have an Obligation to Speak Out'
'I’m genuinely scared for the future,' one protester told Haaretz, citing rise in hate crimes and the recent attacks on Jewish community centers around the country.
Clinton Won Overwhelming Majority of Jewish-American Vote, Polls Say
Even among Orthodox Jews, Clinton captured a majority of the votes, with 70 percent of Jews voting for Clinton compared to only 25 percent for Trump.
9/11 Truther's Controversial Speech at Hipster Brooklyn Bastion Draws Protesters, Police
Christopher Bollyn caused storm in Brooklyn this week after claiming that 9/11 attacks were result of 'Zionist war agenda.' Speaking to Haaretz, he said he first experienced racism when living in Israel as a young 'sheigeitz.'
In ‘Blazing Saddles,’ Gene Wilder Helped Recall a Fading black-Jewish Alliance
Jews and African Americans stood side by side during the Civil Rights struggle, but relations faded by the time 'Blazing Saddles' came out.
Clinton Leads Trump by Massive 43 Points Among Florida Jews
Trump leads only among Orthodox Jews in 'Sunshine State'; Clinton is ahead by 3.3 percentage points in Florida among registered voters, according to poll average.
Jewish Identity Plan Raises Ire of non-Orthodox Jews in U.S.
Anger sparked by Israel’s decision to fund mainly Orthodox organizations in new project to 'strengthening Jewish identity and the connection with Israel' among university students around world.
This Israeli Summer, Some Palestinian Lives Matter
For Israeli media, what’s important is that it’s really not right to refuse Arabs entry to public pools, unless they’re trying to steal sunscreen, in which case you can also drown them.
Two Orthodox Jews Who Beat Up Black Gay Man in Brooklyn Sentenced to Community Service
According to reports, Taj Patterson was left battered and lost eyesight in one eye after being set upon by his attackers.
The Movement for Black Lives Platform Dashed My Dream of a Common Vision for Society
The movement’s portrayal of Israel saddened me, because it argued with blunt force that the vision I found inspiring in the rest of the platform was not really mine to share.
25 Years After Crown Heights 'Pogrom,' Black-Jewish Tensions Contained, but Not Erased
Community leaders today know and communicate with one another, making tensions between Orthodox groups a more immediate issue than race relations in New York's infamous neighborhood, but resentments and misunderstandings still remind some of 1991's riots.
Black Churches in Missouri Condemn Black Lives Matter Over 'Apartheid Israel' Platform
The Ecumenical Leadership Council of Missouri publishes statement calling of Black Lives Matter movement to remember Jewish contributions to civil rights struggles.
Reform Jews, NAACP, PICO Launch Nationwide Initiative Aimed at Protecting Voting Rights
The initiative, which is based on training and engagement, is called 'Nitzavim: Standing Up for Voter Protection and Participation.' Nitzavim in Hebrew is the plural form for 'standing up.'
Black Lives Matter vs. Israel: Jewish Millennials Starting to Realize Values Come at a Price
Young U.S. Jews lamenting the challenges of supporting Israel and other progressive causes on campus seem to have forgotten what real politics, not just superficial labels, is all about.
U.S. Jews Must Support Black Lives Matter, Regardless of Its Platform's anti-Israel Assertions
Abandoning the fight for racial justice over one policy plank is wrongheaded and counterproductive. We must remember that we Jews stand for more than just the State of Israel.