Gaskin: Black-Jewish solidarity a union too vital to lose

Gaskin: Black-Jewish solidarity a union too vital to lose

May is Jewish American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate Jewish achievements and to take stock of the alliances that have strengthened us. No inter-minority partnership in U.S. history has been as productive — or as fragile — as the bond between Black and Jewish Americans. Together we helped dismantle Jim Crow and broaden this nation’s moral horizon. Yet, in recent years, disagreements over policing, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the wa…

In a world where polarization is increasing and hate speech is spreading, initiatives are underway in North America that aim to unite Jewish communities with other religions, and to restore strategic partnerships with interfaith entities.