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(The Conversation) — May is both Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month. Two entirely separate commemorations for two entirely separate communities, right?

May is both Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month.

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Jewish Ledger First Shabbaton for Jews of color to mark ‘yahrzeit’ of George Floyd By Esther D. Kustanowitz and Asaf Shalev (JTA) – Across America, people whose lives changed when George Floyd was killed are planning to mark the one-year anniversary of his death this month. Floyd’s family is working to rebrand the date, May 25, as “Day of Enlightenment” because of how many people were awakened to issues of racial injustice. Concerts and public events will hono...

More than 200 people across America sign up for Jewish People of Color Shabbaton More than 200 people across America sign up for Jewish People of Color Shabbaton The program “is designed to be communal, inclusive, expansive and welcoming space for Jews of color across geographic, religious/spiritual and denominational paths.” Fresh-baked challah for Shabbat. Credit: Pixabay. Spread the word. The program will be held virtually from Friday afternoon, May 14, through Sunday afternoon, May 16...

First national Shabbaton conference for Jews of color to mark yahrzeit for George Floyd May 12, 2021 11:58 am A photo of George Floyd is pictured on a fence in Brooklyn, N.Y., alongside other victims of police brutality, Sept. 24, 2020. (Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images) Advertisement (JTA) — Across America, people whose lives changed when George Floyd was killed are planning to mark the one-year anniversary of his death this month. Floyd’s family is working to ...

Unique Jewish reality TV-style program lets artists, and viewers, show off their artistic talent February 19, 2021 11:55 am Artist Eli Kaplan-Wildmann, one of the artists in the Expedition Maker competition, at his Jerusalem studio. (Eli Kaplan-Wildmann) Advertisement Alix Kramer, 25, wants to be a pediatric gastroenterologist. To reach her goal, she’s working toward a degree at the University of Chicago while living at the Lincoln Park Moishe House, a communal r...

Park Synagogue presents program on Jews in rock ‘n roll; Shaker Library has slate of Black History Month events: Press Run Updated Jan 29, 2021; Posted Jan 29, 2021 Beachwoods The Temple-Tifereth Israel is co-host of an upcoming virtual presentation called “The Colors of Jews: Being a Minority in a Minority.” It takes place on Feb. 18. (Jeff Piorkowski, special to cleveland.com) Facebook Share PEPPER PIKE, Ohio -- Park Synagogue invites all to enjoy a fun evening of music talk when it p...