Rabbi Linda's blog

The AntiRacism Coordinating Committee has planned a full program for the upcoming winter months, including a movie night, a guest speaker, a zoom conversation on a learning module and a focus on an important book. Most of these programs center the theme of racial justice in the criminal justice system. 

As the Jewish community grapples with rising antisemitism, this work feels more important than ever^*. As our concerns for Jewish safety increase, I feel even greater empathy for and urgency to address the racism that exists in our justice system. I find myself thinking, what if in the face of rising antisemitism we also had to fear structural antisemitism in our justice system? White Jews do not have that particular hardship but people of color, including Jews of color, bear that extra burden.

This January we begin reading and studying our liberation story in the book of Shemot (Exodus). We also celebrate MLK day this month. It is a fitting time to join together in our work of antiracism. I hope to see you on January 13th and for all these upcoming events. 

^*Please note ‐ we are working on other programs to help us grapple with antisemitism and related issues in the months ahead.