Racial Justice Resources

CBI is committed to racial justice and anti-racism. We believe that people of all backgrounds and skin colors deserve to live in an equitable and just world. Below you’ll find a message from our clergy, as well as helpful resources to support the Black Community, Black Jews, and other Jews of Color. 

Watch a video message from our Clergy

Read Reform Jewish Leadership Statement: Black Lives Matters is a Jewish Value

Amplified Voices to Hear and Listen to 

• Yolanda Savage-Narva; Vice-chair Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism; Co-chair Racial Justice Cohort  
• Evan Traylor; HUC/ JIR Rabbinic Student ’25
• Deitra Reiser; Board of Trustees at Temple Sinai in Washington, DC; Co-chair Multiracial Sinai
• The Black Jews Are Tired, A Personal Essay by Chris Harrison
• Jews of Color Share Their Stories: Wholly Jewish Podcast
• In Jewish Color, an article series from Forward Magazine

Action You Can Take

• After watching the above videos have a discussion with this guide
• Urge Congress to Enact Policing Reforms by signing this petition from the Religious Action Center 
• Join the Reform Movement’s Civic Engagement Campaign: Every Vote, Every Vote
• Support the Poor Peoples Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival
• Still looking for more? Here are 18+ things you can do: Embracing Racial Diversity in Our Jewish Communities