Ethnic and religious minorities
The divide in Iran's protests: Why ethnic minorities are not taking to the streets - opinion
Most Iranian ethnic minorities disdain both Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and the MEK, who have been calling for protests. However, that does not mean that they still should not join.
Druze, Arab enlistment shows minorities choosing Israel, rejecting apartheid narrative - editorial
Iran is persecuting its own citizens, especially South Azerbaijanis - opinion
Neglect of Israel's Bedouin communities could lead to catastrophe, activist warns
US should stay in Eastern Syria, a refuge of religious freedom - expert
“There is a way forward. It is a win-win for the US and the autonomous administration," says Nadine Maenza, a US commissioner.
California governor vetoes bill making ethnic studies a school requirement
The new draft clearly identifies antisemitism as a form of bigotry and removes mention of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement.
California educators urged to promote true tolerance, not victimization
"We are dumbfounded by a curriculum that consistently elevates Socialism, Marxism and Communism as the way students are encouraged to become socially responsible," Hartford said.
Orgs. pen open letter denouncing CA's proposed ethnic studies course
The organizations said that vetoing the bill "is necessary because anti-Zionist advocacy and the promotion of BDS are an intrinsic part of critical ethnic studies."
Jerusalem’s ethnic food scene coping and thriving amid coronavirus crisis
As corona continues, journey with us through the Holy City's diverse culinary landscape to see how eateries are coping and even thriving
COVID-19 crisis makes ‘routine’ experience of minorities unbearable
Minority communities are in constant pursuit of equal opportunity, particularly in education, employment and welfare.
Leaders condemn end of EU's Special Envoy for Religious Freedom
Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt called the move "the wrong signal" at a time "in which Jews and other religious minorities are increasingly being targeted online and offline by extremists.
UN recognizes Libyan Jews' right to take part in country's peace process
The UN envoy has yet to comment on Luzon's claims, but Libyan officials are already questioning the decision.
The Jewish arguments at the heart of Trump’s judicial nominee controversy
“Ethnically heterogeneous societies exhibit less political and civic engagement, less effective governing institutions, and fewer public goods.”
First-of-its-kind Bedouin youth village school graduates inaugural class
Established and operated by The Jewish Agency for Israel, the youth village aims to help empower and give Bedouin youth skills and education.
