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Vows, broom jumping and vegan cake: a soulful Hebrew Israelite wedding in Davis

December 10, 2021 No Comments

A shofar blast signals the start of the ceremony. The guests, many wearing brightly colored African-style clothing and head coverings, take their seats. A DJ cues up “Grazing in the Grass” by South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela, and the groom two-steps his way to the purple wedding canopy.

Dungeons & Dragons has united a diverse group of rabbis. But their commitment to social justice has faced a challenge.

September 6, 2021 No Comments

“We did not intend to be a demonstration of Jewish pluralism. We just wanted to kill some giants.”

‘We are not alone!’ How a new study validates the feelings of many Jews of color

August 13, 2021 No Comments

For the first time, Jews of color have a robust, easily accessible and parsable data set that reveals what many have known for generations.

‘Juneteenth sameach’: Local Jews mark newest national holiday with prayer and reflection

June 21, 2021 No Comments

This year’s focus on Juneteenth carried even more resonance following President Joe Biden’s signing of a bill on June 17 making it the newest federal holiday.

From the Marines to Montana, rabbi-to-be embraces challenges

July 30, 2020 No Comments

“Being a Jew of color in a rural environment in an incredibly white state is really difficult at times, and yet it’s exactly where I want to be.”