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For social justice-oriented Jews in Minneapolis, Derek Chauvin’s conviction represents a beginning, not an end

The guilty verdict in the killing of George Floyd is not just about one incident but the broader justice system, Jewish groups say.

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Israeli police officers stand guard during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on July 17, 2020. More than 1000 American police officials have gone to Israel to watch the Israel Police in action and study counterterrorism practices. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

More than 1,000 senior US police officers have visited Israel. Here’s what they learn from Israel’s police force – and why it’s controversial.

In the weeks since the George Floyd killing, false accusations have swirled blaming Israel for teaching the tactics that led to his death.

Portland-area rabbis call on Department of Homeland Security to withdraw federal agents

Portland has been the site of protests against racial inequality and police brutality for the past 50 nights, in the wake of the death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers in Minneapolis on May 25.

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Jewish communities are finally paying attention to Jews of color. Here’s the long road to how they got there.

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George Soros’ foundation to spend $220 million to support Black groups advocating for racial justice

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I’ve been a rabbi fighting racial injustice for decades. But I have not done enough.

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Our synagogues’ names are on the Charlotte monument of Judah Benjamin. It’s time to take it down.

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Charlotte synagogues call for removal of memorial for Judah Benjamin, the Confederacy’s most prominent Jew

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Minorities can have privilege, too. Here’s how we can be better allies to Black Americans.

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Department of Justice letter argues that Bill de Blasio is being unfairly strict with social distancing for Orthodox Jews

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