29 thought leaders weigh in
| | | | | COVID has exploded Jewish LGBTQ acceptance online. There's no going back.
Abby Stein
Thanks to the worst pandemic in a century, instead of spreading this message one community, one city at a time, we are spreading this message to millions of Jews at once. |
| Transforming the warmth of the Persian community into something new
Saba Soomekh
Grandparents do not gently kiss their grandchildren but inhale them with affection, often whispering “gorboonet beram,” — I will die for you — as they shower them with love. |
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| The (Jewish) world is flat(tening)
Jodi Rudoren
Synagogues — and JCCs, camps, day-schools and, yes, Jewish news outlets like The Forward — are not only having to reinvent their programs, but doing so under tremendous financial pressure.
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| An opportunity to confront white supremacy and create a Jewish, intersectional future
Jared Jackson
Since the moment COVID-19 entered into our lexicon, a wave of anti-progress hit our communities. |
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| A wakeup call: You are your brother's keeper
Sarah Wildman
We are responsible for celebrating life’s joyous markers, even at a distance; we are responsible for marking the loss of loved ones; but at a clear distance. |
| How the pandemic will change Jewish philanthropy
Andres Spokoiny
The decisions we make today will reverberate in the years to come and have the potential of creating a positive feedback loop of transformation and growth.
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| Chabad emissaries are stepping into communal gaps - for good
Baila Olidort
If nothing else, the COVID-19 pandemic made us pause long enough to consider the details that fill our canvas. |
| Will we ever see those we disagree with again?
Dahlia Lithwick
As I move online, I notice that I’m studying with people who think as I do; I’m worshipping with people who share my exact values.
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