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(RNS) In the days following the death of George Floyd, Marc Dollinger was suddenly in demand everywhere. In addition to teaching classes at San Francisco State University where he is full professor, the blond-haired historian of U.S. Judaism was suddenly sought after for his insights on the racial reckoning happening across the country and the role American Jews play in it. In the middle of a pandemic and amid an intensity that hasn’t let up, Dollinger parked himself in front of his home computer and hasn’t left. Since May, the 56-year-old professor has led 80 Zoom lectures and workshops, speaking to synagogue groups, college students and interfaith leaders. He’s been invited to talks at Jewish community centers, historical societies and book clubs. He was interviewed by the NFL and by CNN’s Don Lemon. He spoke to German public radio and to a Mormon-Jewish dialogue group. ....
American Jews are taking a hard look at racism in their midst The challenge for white American Jews is to understand that they can be both targets of white supremacy and also accomplices. Rabbi Sandra Lawson, right, dances with others during Reconstructing Judaism s 2018 Convention in Philadelphia in Nov. 2018 the year she was ordained. Photo by Jordan Cassway February 12, 2021 The boards of both synagogues were enthusiastic about hiring her. But when they presented Lawson to the entire congregation, the membership backed down, acknowledging that while she was obviously qualified, they were not ready for a Black rabbi. Lawson now wants to make sure other Black rabbis, and Jews of color generally, don’t have the same painful experience. ....
Imagine receiving an invitation to the Super Bowl from one of the most powerful men in sports. You have never met him or spoken, yet he wants to fly you on his. ....
Read a response to this letter from Brandeis University Press here. We are a group of scholars whose research is connected to American Jewish history and experience. All of us have read the preface that Professor Marc Dollinger submitted to Brandeis University Press this fall. We hold a variety of perspectives about its claims and approaches, but we are in agreement that it addresses compelling and timely issues. Having reviewed available documentation, it seems to us that Dollinger was invited and then denied the opportunity to present a new preface to the forthcoming printing of his book. We recognize that editors have every right to ask for changes from their authors and to engage in the process of peer review. By the same token, we believe authors should be given fair opportunity to respond to and make changes suggested by editors or reviewers. ....