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Canada should say no to racism at the United Nations – iPolitics.ca

| February 19, 2021

By bringing together all nations democratic and non-democratic alike the United Nations provides opportunities for both: For states that respect human rights, the UN can provide a forum for promoting that respect, while for states that violate them, the UN becomes a forum in which to defend, divert, and obfuscate.

IfNotNow smears IHRA definition as a ‘threat’ to progressivism – JNS.org

| February 19, 2021

(February 19, 2021 / JNS) The self-proclaimed Jewish-American progressive organization IfNotNowhosted a discussion on Jan. 27 about how theIHRA definition of anti-Semitism has been destroying the progressive movement. The word discussion, may, in fact, be too generous a term for what was, in reality, a diatribe of misinformation

More than $190000 awarded in Community Placemaking Grants – Metro newsfeed

| February 19, 2021

It took two rounds and two days of deliberation to narrow down an impressive pool of 95 applicants for the 2021 cycle of Metros Community Placemaking Grants. The twelve recipients were selected by an advisory group of community members who work at the intersection of arts and social justice in the Portland region

Deadly inspirations – What their chosen reading says about America’s far-right | United States – The Economist

| February 19, 2021

PANDEMICS CAN have unexpected side-effects. One of them, according to a report last year by the New York Federal Reserve, may be a surge in support for extremist ideas.

La-Z-Boy Announces Kurt Darrow to Retire as CEO; Will Remain Chairman of the Board – GlobeNewswire

| February 19, 2021

Kurt L. Darrow Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, La-Z-Boy Incorporated to retire as President and CEO effective April 25, 2021 Melinda D. Whittington Chief Financial Officer, La-Z-Boy Incorporated to become President and Chief Executive Officer effective April 25, 2021 Robert G

Time to shift attitude to one of belonging – Cleveland Jewish News

| February 19, 2021

There is story that appears in the tractate of Taanit in the Talmud. It is a story that reflects our sages philosophy about the importance of inclusive education and meeting the needs of all students. One day the Talmudic sage, Rav, came to a town that had been experiencing a terrible drought

Adam Grant and The Case for Nuance in Jewish Education – Jewish Journal

| February 19, 2021

The word nuance is more than a buzzword, but often it can feel like one. Nuance is the single most important element of a healthy educational experience.

A rabbis open letter to his haredi brethren – The Jerusalem Post

| February 19, 2021

I love you.

Terumah: Elevating our intentions – The Jewish Standard

| February 19, 2021

Her motivations were corrupt! The precocious student continued: Thats why she didnt get extra points for doing charity. Its like we read about the Shma if you dont say it with the right kavanah (intention), the mitzvah doesnt count. We were in the middle of a discussion of NBCs The Good Place, which we had begun watching as part of a Jewish ethics elective I had created for my middle school students.

Limmud AZ set for its first virtual event – Jewish News of Greater Phoenix

| February 19, 2021

Meghan Jalowiec is still figuring out the ins and outs of Emamo, Limmud AZs scheduling software, and its annual day of learning on Feb. 21 is fast approaching. This year, the event will be virtual and, despite a year of experience with Zoom calls and online events, a few hiccups remain


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