Moderator:
Nate Looney, Jews of Color Recruiter, Avodah

Panelists:
Rabbi Yael Ridberg, Congregation Dor Hadash
Kelsey Greenberg Young, Education Director, ADL San Diego
Micah Parzen, CEO, Museum of Man

Description: The Jewish community has a long record of fighting injustice. Our rabbis marched alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the Civil Rights Movement. And yet, pointing to that history or to our value of tzedek- justice without action today is not enough. We must commit to tangible acts of tikkun olam- repairing the world, specifically as it relates to undoing the systemic racism experienced by the African-American/Black community. It starts with each of us being vulnerable enough to examine our own implicit biases and then having the sometimes uncomfortable yet necessary conversations with our kids, our families, and as a community.

JFS invites the Jewish community to come together to learn about implicit bias, how to recognize covert racism and microaggressions, and to understand the role of becoming an ally in this work. Our speakers will provide tools on how to become an anti-racist and take actions to create meaningful and transformative action.

Speaker Resources

Below are resources that were mentioned during the Community Conversation that the speakers would like for you to consider to continue this important conversation.

Nate Looney, Avodah

• Scaffolded Anti-Racist Resources
• “What we can learn from lobster about stress” – Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerski

Kelsey Greenberg Young, ADL San Diego

• George Floyd, Racism and Law Enforcement
• Race Talk: Engaging Young People in Conversations about Race and Racism
• Books Matter: Our featured books come with discussion guides for teachers and parents
• Kyle Korver, Privilege and Racism
• No Place for Hate – 2020-2021
• Education Glossary Terms – Anti-Bias Education
• Talking to Young Children about Bias and Prejudice

Rabbi Yael, Congregation Dor Hadash

• My White Friends Asked Me on Facebook to Explain White Privilege. I Decided to be Honest
• 75 Things White People Can Do For Racial Justice
• The Black Jews Are Tired
• 8 Pitfalls To Avoid When Being an Ally to Jews of Color
• To Breathe Free: Irwin Keller

Events:

June 12: Being an Ally to the Black Community