Continuing the Celebration of Juneteenth: Understanding Critical Race Theory

This past weekend we celebrated Juneteenth, with events across most major U.S. cities. It brings this author great pleasure to write about this holiday as it is now almost recognized by this country for what it should be – a national holiday. However, as in many instances when it comes to our history and present,

If You’re Reading This, TAKE ACTION!

If you are reading this, you know me. You know I am a White privileged older woman.  My heart has been heavy watching the trial of the murder of George Floyd. My heart got heavier when I read this from a dear friend. “I need to run some errands. To ensure I arrive alive, I

Overcoming All Stereotypes That Impact Us All

A friend of mine posted on Facebook during the holidays that she was forgoing her “Jewish Christmas” including a movie and Chinese food take-out. Instead, she decided to do something else. She is not Jewish. I am Jewish and although I am not a practicing Jew, I believe firmly in all that Judaism stands for.