CBI Celebrates Black History Month
WHY JEWISH DIVERSITY?
“Jews are a multicultural people who have lived around the world for millennia… Jewish wisdom has much to contribute to cultural competence—the ability to ask questions and navigate difference. Race and ethnicity are important elements in shaping Jewish identity and expression in the 21st century.”
-Be'chol Lashon
2023 REDI (Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Workshops with
The Union of Reform Judaism!
CLICK HERE to view a list of workshops now available!
Jews and Slavery
CBI Seudah Shlishit program- click to learn more!
February 4, 2023
with Author and CBI member, Daniela Weil
CLICK HERE to view the recording!
Did jews own enslaved africans? Did they participate in the slave trade and if so how much? How did jews justify having slaves religiously? What were the opinions of the rabbis? And more...
Daniela Weil was born in Brazil, studied at Brandeis University and lived in Houston for 20 years before moving to Austin 5 years ago. She is the author of The Diary of Asser Levy, a historical fiction about the first group of Jewish refugees that arrived in America from Brazil in the 1600's. She has a 16 year old daughter Lucy who is adopted from Ethiopia. Currently Daniela devotes her time to educating CBI folks on antiracism through her Chavuraction Circles, and on helping refugees through Austin Jews and Partners for Refugees, an organization she helped form. She loves science, history and constantly learning, and loves to work with CBI clergy and staff on engaging in social justice.
Get involved with CBI's Anti-Racist Chavurot!
