Diversity and Inclusion in Jewish Spaces:
Moving from theory to Practice
Join our Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council for “Diversity and Inclusion in Jewish Spaces: Moving from theory to Practice”. In this two-part series, Be’chol Lashon speaker Tema Smith will help our community reflect on the experiences of Jews of Color, and how we can come together to create more inclusive spaces, both within, and beyond our Jewish community.
Part 1:
Challenging Ashkenormativity: Recognizing Diversity within our Tribe Thursday, October 8th, 2020 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
Part 2:
From Knowledge to Kehilla: Building A More Inclusive Jewish Community Thursday, October 22nd, 2020 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
Tema is a mixed-race diversity advocate, educator and writer dedicated to building meaningful and inclusive Jewish communities through research, training, writing and relational engagement work. She is a member of the Be’chol Lashon Speakers Bureau, a contributing columnist at The Forward, and the Director of Professional Development at 18Doors (formerly InterfaithFamily). Her articles have appeared in MyJewishLearning, the Globe and Mail, and the Canadian Jewish News.