Tzedek is the anti-racism group at CBS. It means justice and equity! We’re un-doers of racism, co-conspirators for change, and Jews of all identities who recognize the divine spark in Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. Through education, direct action, bearing witness, and forming partnerships, we are constantly working towards a welcoming community culture at CBS, supporting our collective liberation, and affirming that Black Lives Matter. When we stumble, we search out deeper understanding and recommit to the work of anti-racism. Together, we rise.
The Tzedek team recommends these resources for our learning:
Black Lives Matter
Article: What Does “Black Lives Matter” Actually Mean?
Video: Black leaders aren’t just trying to save their lives, they’re trying to save your lives too
Article: A Jewish Response to the Murder of George Floyd
Article: Stop Using Israel as an Excuse to Not Support Black Lives Matter
Can We Talk? The Black Lives Matter episode focuses on perspectives of Jewish women of color in the summer of protests following George Floyd’s murder.
Black Community Building Collective
Being Anti-Racist
Video: Being Nice Is Not Going to End Racism
White Noise Collective resources
Community Safety for All: Congregational Action Toolkit
Systemic Racism
Podcast: The Invention of Race
Video: Systemic Racism Explained
Video: The myth of race, debunked in 3 minutes
Antisemitism & Racism
Skin in the Game: How Antisemitism Animates White Nationalism
Fighting Antisemitism Is a Critical Piece of a Racial Justice Agenda
From Anti-semitism to Anti-racism: Jewish Perspectives on Defunding the Police
Jewish Resources
Blog and Newsletter from Be’chol Lashon. Their contributors give voice to the racial, ethnic and cultural diversity of Jewish identity and experience.
Content for Change: Black x Jewish
Who Counts? Race and the Jewish Future
What Makes This Jew Different Than All Other Jews? Race, Difference, and Safety in Jewish Spaces
Kabbalat Shabbat series. Videos from Be’chol Lashon: Juneteenth Shabbat, Loving Day Shabbat, Ethiopian Shabbat for Sigd, Ladino (Salonican) Shabbat, Hispanic heritage month Shabbat, and more, led by Jews of color.
Bechol Lashon’s Black Lives Matter page. A collection of quotes of Black Jewish voices.
Children and Racism
EmbraceRace’s resources on children and racism, including action guides, webinars, and articles.
Black-Owned Businesses
Intentionalist. Search for restaurants and other businesses that are owned by people who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and more.
