Scholar Devin Naar, Ph.D., explores how American racism has impacted Jewish communities since the 17th century through teachings and lesson plans. Naar’s work is featured in Race, Religion and American Judaism. Click on the lecture “Between Privilege and Peril” to unpack George Washington’s much-cited letter to the Jews of Newport
Black History Month may be drawing to a close, but thinking and learning should happen year-round. These educational videos, articles and curricula explore the interaction of Jews and race.
Black History Month is the perfect time to consult our groundbreaking curriculum on the intersection of Judaism and race.
Through video lectures and curricula for adults and children, this project of RRC’s Center for Jewish Ethics highlights how the study of Jewish history, experience and ethics illuminates the problem of racism.
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