Neither the Jewish Emergent Network nor Dimensions are directly endorsing any of the artists, healers, diverse teachers of faith, or other content creators whose work is linked in this challenge. We are sharing the world of spirit equitably with many people as we endeavor to learn more about our need to work together across diverse faith communities to dismantle racism and white supremacy for us all.
White Jews Learning Track
Dismantling the WE of Racism, Erasure and Acts of Genocide Targeting Indigenous People
READ: Being Black Brown Jewish in 2016
READ: Rallying Against Racism
LISTEN: Sacred Conversations to End Racism
REFLECT: What do you know about the Indigenous People of the land you are currently residing upon? How might you connect Jewish traditions to honoring, remembering and being accountable to the worldview, spiritual traditions and survival of Indigenous Peoples? See an example here from the Dimensions JOC-Allies Shabbat service.
Black, Indigenous, Sephardi/Mizrachi and More Broadly Identified Jews of Color Learning Track
Developing A Prophetic “I” In The Context Of An Interconnected “WE”
LISTEN: Rev. Angel Kyodo William- Possibility, Presence, Power, People
REFLECT: Without in any way claiming JOC identity as a monolithic, how are you leaving room in your community building with other JOCs for the nuance and specificity of your own unique experience? Without needing to speak for all who share your identity, how are you utilizing your exploration of Black, Indigenous, Sephardi/Mizrachi and Broader JOC identity to more deeply recognize, appreciate and empower the fullness of your own and others humanity?