True Jews/All Colors: Challenges & Opportunities in Embracing Diversity

Presented by B'chol Lashon

As the Jewish community becomes more racially, ethnically and culturally diverse, Be’chol Lashon seeks to bring the historic Jewish commitment to civil rights and racial justice forward into the 21st century, providing new opportunities for Jewish professionals and others to actively engage in conversations about race, ethnicity and identity. Jewish wisdom that has evolved over millennia around the world has much to contribute to cultural competence—the ability to ask questions and navigate difference—an essential part of Jewish identity. The training unpacks the politics of race in America today and raises awareness of race in a Jewish context. We give individuals the tools to think about their own racial identities and share best practices on how to talk about race. It is important to create an environment of inquiry and openness to talk about race and its impact on individuals and their community.

Presenter/Facilitator

Lindsey Newman is the Director of Community Engagement at Be’chol Lashon. Prior to joining Be’chol Lashon, she worked in the fields of women’s rights advocacy and early childhood education and has dedicated herself to inclusion and diversity in the Jewish community for over a decade. She participated in the 2016 Selah Leadership Cohort and was a 2018 Fellow of the Ruskay Institute for Jewish Professional Leadership. Lindsey received her B.S. in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University.