The Martin Luther King Mitzvah
Title | The Martin Luther King Mitzvah PDF eBook |
Author | Mathew Tekulsky |
Publisher | Fitzroy Books |
Pages | 152 |
Release | 2018-10 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 9781947548466 |
Adam Jacobs, a Jewish seventh grader at Beachmont Middle adores Sally Fletcher. But it is 1966, and Sally is Catholic. Horrified by the religious and racial divisions of their suburban town, Adam and Sally organize a kids' march to protest the Vietnam War and meet Martin Luther King who is shaping the civil rights movement of their day.
Shared Dreams
Title | Shared Dreams PDF eBook |
Author | Marc Schneier |
Publisher | Jewish Lights Publishing |
Pages | 242 |
Release | 2008-10 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 1580232736 |
Many people are familiar with the story of Jewish support for the American civil rights movement, but this history has another side-- one that has not been fully told until now. "Outlines a compelling image of relations between the two communities.... In Shared Dreams, Rabbi Schneier reiterates our commonality, as upheld by Martin Luther King, Jr., and fuels the reader to continue to work for the advancement of race relations among all God's children." --from the Preface by Martin Luther King III Shared Dreams brings to life the impressive, surprising, and long-neglected history of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s efforts in support of the Jewish community. This is a story that sheds new light on the commitment and the relationship between the Jewish and African-American communities as they have struggled together to fight for justice and civil rights in our nation, and our lives.
The Martin Luther King Mitzvah
Title | The Martin Luther King Mitzvah PDF eBook |
Author | Mathew Tekulsky |
Publisher | Fitzroy Books |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2018-10 |
Genre | Antisemitism |
ISBN | 9781947548084 |
Adam Jacobs, a Jewish seventh grader at Beachmont Middle adores Sally Fletcher. But it is 1966, and Sally is Catholic. Horrified by the religious and racial divisions of their suburban town, Adam and Sally organize a kids' march to protest the Vietnam War and meet Martin Luther King who is shaping the civil rights movement of their day.
Shared Dreams
Title | Shared Dreams PDF eBook |
Author | Rabbi Marc Shneier |
Publisher | Turner Publishing Company |
Pages | 256 |
Release | 2012-06-27 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1580236499 |
Many people are familiar with the story of Jewish support for the American civil rights movement, but this history has another side— one that has not been fully told until now. “Outlines a compelling image of relations between the two communities.... In Shared Dreams, Rabbi Schneier reiterates our commonality, as upheld by Martin Luther King, Jr., and fuels the reader to continue to work for the advancement of race relations among all God’s children.” —from the Preface by Martin Luther King III Shared Dreams brings to life the impressive, surprising, and long-neglected history of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s efforts in support of the Jewish community. This is a story that sheds new light on the commitment and the relationship between the Jewish and African-American communities as they have struggled together to fight for justice and civil rights in our nation, and our lives.
From Enemy to Friend
Title | From Enemy to Friend PDF eBook |
Author | Rabbi Amy Eilberg |
Publisher | Orbis Books |
Pages | 354 |
Release | 2014-03-31 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1626980616 |
The first female Conservative rabbi in the U.S. reflects on ancient Jewish traditions as a guide to reconciliation and peacebuilding in our lives, our communities, and our world.
Moral Grandeur and Spiritual Audacity
Title | Moral Grandeur and Spiritual Audacity PDF eBook |
Author | Abraham Joshua Heschel |
Publisher | Macmillan |
Pages | 468 |
Release | 1997-05-16 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9780374524951 |
Gathers essays by the Jewish scholar, activist, and theologian about Judaism, Jewish heritage, social justice, ecumenism, faith, and prayer.
Shared Dreams
Title | Shared Dreams PDF eBook |
Author | Ann Barrett |
Publisher | |
Pages | 34 |
Release | 2000 |
Genre | African Americans |
ISBN |
"This guide outlines some of the themes presented in the book 'Shared Dreams' in an attempt to gain a deeper understanding of the connection between the Black and Jewish communities during the civil rights movement. In particular, it addresses the relationship Martin Luther King, Jr. had with the Jewish people and the extent to which he was influenced by their traditions. Most importantly, this guide will ask you to reflect upon what his struggle means to all of us."--Page i.