Martin Luther King Jr.

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When Dr. Martin Luther King and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel taught my dad to pray with his feet

The chancellor of the Jewish Theological Seminary remembers when her father, a rabbi, joined the March on Washington, and the sermon he gave on moral clarity.

By Shuly Rubin Schwartz January 14, 2024 7:00 am

Amar’e Stoudemire recognized with Martin Luther King Jr. Award in Jerusalem

The former NBA star, now playing in Israel, was honored for his philanthropy and leadership in building bridges among communities.

February 28, 2017 11:03 am

Repair the World launches racial justice campaign for MLK commemoration

The nonprofit organization will provide volunteer opportunities throughout the weekend recalling the work of the slain civil rights leader.

December 29, 2015 12:20 pm

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Op-Ed: What Selma means to the Jews

By Susannah Heschel January 18, 2015 8:18 am

From the Archive: In Selma, sold-out yarmulkes and Shabbat behind bars

By Gabe Friedman January 17, 2015 9:00 pm

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Op-Ed: On Martin Luther King Day, Jews must acknowledge their privilege

By Maital Friedman January 14, 2015 1:33 pm

Echoes of Selma: Angeleno recalls Alabama summer of ’65

By Edmon J. Rodman January 13, 2015 6:18 pm

Teaching Jews and Civil Rights on the “I Have a Dream” anniversary

By Adam Soclof August 28, 2011 10:01 pm

1964 Rochester race riot shattered downtown Jewish character

By Adam Soclof July 29, 2011 4:30 pm

A half-century later, rabbis recall marching with Martin Luther King

By Sue Fishkoff January 12, 2011 12:31 am

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Martin Luther King Jr.

When Dr. Martin Luther King and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel taught my dad to pray with his feet

Amar’e Stoudemire recognized with Martin Luther King Jr. Award in Jerusalem

Repair the World launches racial justice campaign for MLK commemoration

Op-Ed: What Selma means to the Jews

From the Archive: In Selma, sold-out yarmulkes and Shabbat behind bars

Op-Ed: On Martin Luther King Day, Jews must acknowledge their privilege

Echoes of Selma: Angeleno recalls Alabama summer of ’65

Teaching Jews and Civil Rights on the “I Have a Dream” anniversary

1964 Rochester race riot shattered downtown Jewish character

A half-century later, rabbis recall marching with Martin Luther King

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