African American

Birthright While Black

What one Birthright participant learned from her first trip to Israel

When the Mikvah Water Touches Your Black Hair

A conversion brings wholeness to body, mind and spirit.

What Would Historical African American-Jewish Music Sound Like?

Anthony Russell’s brilliant new album attempts to answer that question.

When Black History Month and Torah Come Together

A Black-Jewish poet pens Torah-inspired reflections for Black History Month.

Remembering Julius Lester — And a Stop Along His Spiritual Journey

A meaningful and surprising first encounter creates lasting bond

Trip to Africa Redefines Family for African-American Rabbi

Lessons learned in Rwanda in 2017 are inspiring a rabbi's work in the United States.

Turning A Daughter’s Short-Term Loss into a Long-Term Win

How one mom turned her professional loss into a parenting win.

Growing Up African-American and Jewish Leads to a Life of Service in Georgia

For Georgia Politician, Legacy of Oppression and Persistence Motivates

Humor and My Authentically Black Jewish Self

“How does Moses make his tea? Hebrews it. Happy Passover y’all.”This was the caption that I wrote on one of ...

Conversion: A Black Jewish Can-Do Story

How one woman went from having no idea what Shabbat was to celebrating it every week.