Be Ready for Haters on New Social Media Platforms
As technology and especially today’s politics evolve, new social media forums are created, coming in and out of style. Some become popular, some become niche. Take Action always recommends trying new places, technologies and ideas, even if they carry a risk of...
Tikkun Olam Profile: One Act of Tolerance Changed the World
Many recent events divide us in America, but there are many people who are working to make the world a better place. So, let us build trust and love by shining a light on the Jewish message of Tikkun Olam, or “repairing, mending, fixing, healing the world.” Tikkun...
Action Tip 14: Taking Action When it Happens to You
Sign up to get Tips sent to your email box each week. Help us grow – please forward this newsletter to a friend! A Discussion Anti-Semitism, racism, sexism or any form of hate usually happens in the heat of the moment. It catches us off guard, hitting us in the...
Today is About Love and Remembering
It’s been two years since my world was shattered, when a monster so full of hate decided to take the lives of innocent people at Shabbat prayer, including my kind, beautiful and caring Mother-in-law, Joyce Fienberg. Would you say that 2 for Seder started because...
Your Planning Guide for the Pittsburgh Shooting Commemoration
This Week’s Tip: Plan for the second commemoration of the Pittsburgh Tree of Life Shooting that took the lives of 11 Jews while they prayed at Shabbat morning services. (see our origin story) Plan what virtual events to attend. Bring a friend of a different...
Take Action Tip 12: Tell Diego’s Story
This Week’s Tip: For sports fans (or folks talking with sports fans) weaving Diego Schwartzman’s story into a discussion combats almost every negative stereotype about Jews and inspires all of us when we need a little boost! You Should Know Diego...
With all These Guests, You’re Never Alone in the Sukkah
During Sukkot it is a mitzvah to provide hospitality to guests, especially the poor. This mitzvah was inspired by Abraham who sat at his open tent to welcome travelers and provide them with food and respite. The tradition of ushpizim (Aramaic for guests) is relatively...
Planning Ahead: You Don’t Need to be Perfect to be Perfect This Year
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: May her Memory be a blessing. She embodies the idea of what an individual can do and her tireless fight to see all of us as equal before the law. Can we do any less? The High Holidays, along with everything in our world, are...
A Practical Approach to the High Holiday Season During COVID
The month of the Chag, the High Holiday season, is a journey of renewal. I’m guilty of focusing on just Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, with the rest of the season as a bit of an afterthought. Taking a step back this year allows us to see this journey in a new...
What do North American Sephardi Jews think of Anti-Semitism?
We talked with Sarah Levin, the exec director of JIMENA: Jews Indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa about it.
JIMENA was a leader in the coalition to modify the recent California Ethnic Studies curricula, removing anti-Semitic content and adding Jewish history.
2forseder.org/what-do-north-american-sephardi-jews-think-of-anti-semitism/
We're planning on adding an Ashkenazi Jewish touch to our Thanksgiving with latkes instead of mashed potatoes.
Are you adding anything from your heritage to make this year's Thanksgiving a little special and extra comforting?
New initiatives join forces to battle anti-Semitism on college campuses
www.jns.org/new-initiatives-join-forces-to-battle-anti-semitism-on-college-campuses/