Martin Luther King Jr.

Ideas

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.

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.

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.

Ideas

Op-Ed: What Selma means to the Jews

Culture

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

Ideas

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

United States

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

United States

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

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