Judaism

A Jewish congregation moves toward affirming anti-Zionism as a core value

January 19, 2022 By Eric A. Gordon

Anti-Zionism will be a core value of Tzedek Chicago.

Healing old wounds on the left: My brief interaction with Ed Asner

September 1, 2021 By Eric A. Gordon

Ed Asner represented the perfect fusion of art, responsible social activism on a global stage, and intensely devoted Jewish pride—perhaps the single largest source of his consciousness.

Mike Gold, ‘Jews Without Money’ author, gets overdue recognition in new bio

May 18, 2021 By John Pietaro

As biographers are wont to do, Patrick Chura exposes the reader to the days of his subject, offering not only facts and analysis, but the ability to see these through Gold’s eyes—to feel the sweat and...

Jewish Labor Committee remembers coronavirus dead on traditional mourning day

July 29, 2020 By PAI

A vow, in the words of famed union organizer Mary Harris “Mother” Jones: “Mourn the dead and fight like hell for the living.”

Hanukkah: A holiday rooted in struggle against imperialism

December 23, 2019 By Henry Millstein

In a world where the far right is resurgent, the message of Hanukkah—that an oppressed people must and can unite and win victory over their oppressors—is more relevant than ever.