Juneteenth all-nighter in NoVa explores racism
Emily Hummelin UncategorizedArticle from Washington Jewish Week
“Creating an America without racial violence, oppression, exploitation, fear is an act of imagination,” Holzman said in an interview after the event. “It has not existed and it does not exist. We think differently when we’re engaged [for 10 hours] when we’re sleep-deprived, when the light is thin, and I think that’s what America needs — a different way of thinking about race.”
NoVa Congregation Cleans up Wiehle Avenue
Emily Hummelin UncategorizedArticle from Washington Jewish Week
As the name implies, the Green Team’s purpose was really to support NVHC’s commitment and values toward a sustainable future,” Kranzberg said. “And its purpose was to identify and implement specific solutions to reduce NVHC’s carbon footprint.
How are Jews celebrating Juneteenth?
Emily Hummelin UncategorizedArticle from The Forward
This year, American Jews are making the holiday an annual tradition, and observing it in a myriad of ways — from organizing Shabbat services, to hosting virtual panels to scheduling time for relaxation and reflection.
