| UPCOMING EVENTS
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Faith and gratitude in the time of COVID-19 — an interfaith discussionNovember 23 @ 7 p.m. ET/ 4 p.m. PT How have different religious organizations weathered the pandemic? And what does the future hold for communities of faith? Join a group of young interfaith clergy, including Father Andrew J. DeSilva, a Catholic Priest; Grant Miller, a Mennonite Pastor; Sondos Kholaki, a Muslim Chaplain; and Rabbi Deena Gottlieb. Moderated by Forward editor-in-chief Jodi Rudoren. This talk is in partnership with JCP Downtown. Register here. |
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Anti-racism — the solution or part of the problem?Tuesday, December 1 @ 6 p.m. ET/ 3 p.m. PT In the wake of the George Floyd murder, the call for racial justice and equality has become amplified and increasingly widespread across the nation. Join American Public Square at Jewell and the Forward as we explore both the “anti-racist” and the new “anti-woke” philosophies. Panelists include journalist Isaac J. Bailey, political commentator Kmele Foster, and professor John McWhorter. Register here. |
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Healing racial divides — lessons from ChicagoThursday, December 3 @ 2 p.m. ET/ 11 a.m. PT How can Black and Jewish congregations find meaningful ways to help heal America’s racial divisions? What role can Jews of Color play in communal approaches to racism and justice? Join activist Cydney Wallace, who sits on the board of the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs (JCUA) and was a co-founder of Kol Or, JCUA's Jews of Color Caucus; Pastor Chris Harris, who leads Bright Star Church; and Rabbi Michael Siegel, the Senior Rabbi at Anshe Emet Synagogue in conversation with Forward National Editor Rob Eshman for a frank look at Black-Jewish relations in Chicago and beyond. This talk is part of our series Forward Forums: Local Perspectives on National Issues. Register here. |
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Women to Watch impact summitFriday, December 4 @ 12 p.m. ET/ 9 a.m. PT Whether you’ve joined Jewish Women International at "Women to Watch" and couldn’t wait to attend again, or have never participated and wanted to… this is your best opportunity to fully experience JWI. They have innovated a virtual event that blends the inspiration of Women to Watch, the opportunities of the Young Women’s Leadership Conference, and much more. Celebrity speakers, a global guest list, sessions on everything from the sweet smell of professional success to the subtle notes of fine wine, and Jodi Rudoren will join the Women on the Week news roundtable! Register here. |
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Interview with Maya Zinshtein, director of ‘Til Kingdom ComeSaturday, December 5 @ 6 p.m. ET/ 3 p.m. PT As we welcome in the end of Shabbat, Life Editor, Avital Chizhik-Goldschmidt, will interview Maya Zinshtein, the director of ‘Til Kingdom Come, a story of American Evangelicals praying for Israel in anticipation of Jesus’s apocalyptic return. In partnership with the Marlene Meyersen JCC Other Israel Film Festival. Purchase film tickets here. Get 20% off the ticket price with promo code FORWARD20. Following your ticket purchase, you will be sent a link to register for the Q&A. |
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Interview with David Osit, director of The MayorMonday, December 7 @ 1 p.m. ET/ 10 a.m. PT Join Opinion Editor Batya Ungar-Sargon as she interviews David Osit, the director of The Mayor, a story of the Christian Mayor of Ramallah. The film follows the busy life of Mayor Musa Hadid as he grapples with the everyday challenges of leading an ancient and secular city. In partnership with the Marlene Meyersen JCC Other Israel Film Festival. Purchase film tickets here. Get 20% off the ticket price with promo code FORWARD20. Following your ticket purchase, you will be sent a link to register for the Q&A. |
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Innovate or Die: How Jewish nonprofit leadership weathered 2020 and is leaning into 2021Tuesday, December 8 @ 2 p.m. ET/ 11 a.m. PT A global pandemic, a racial reckoning and the most divisive political campaign in memory were among the unprecedented challenges our community organizations have faced this year. Join Joan Garry, whose second edition of the “Guide to Nonprofit Leadership” will be published in paperback on Dec. 22 ( preorder here); Rabbi Rick Jacobs, president of the Union for Reform Judaism; and Gali Cooks, president and CEO of Leading Edge; for a provocative conversation on why some organizations barely survived while others thrived — and what comes next. Jodi Rudoren will moderate. Register here. |
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| Past Conversations
Couldn't make it to one of our virtual talks? Watch the recordings: Watch an extraordinary conversation that brought together respected national leaders for a discussion of how antisemitism, racism and anti-Black/anti-Immigrant narratives have pervaded our national conversation during these tense pre-election days — AND what we can do about it. What a night! With an all-star lineup, nostalgic tunes, and the option to attend in our pajamas, we were eagerly awaiting the new experience of a virtual gala this year. But we had no idea it would leave us plotzing so hard! Watch the recording to re-live the fun. |
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