Ethnic and religious minorities
Jewish groups hail California law making it the first state to list ‘Jewish’ as an ethnicity
Also on Wednesday, Newsom approved AB 1763, which will include religious holiday observance as a type of excused absence in schools without requiring a written request from a parent or guardian.
Yazidi fighters disarm in Iraq's Sinjar after a decade of division - what comes next? - analysis
Democrats announce Knesset slate ahead of elections, MK Lazimi takes second spot after Golan
China implements law requiring minorities conform to CCP cultural, religious guidelines
California's controversial 'Ethnic Studies' bill passes vote
The Californian State Legislature passed a bill that introduces ethnic studies into its high schools after amending its model curriculum following claims of antisemitism.
Saying Ashkenazim are elitist won’t change status of Mizrahim - opinion
The truth is that in the past, and perhaps even today, many Ashkenazim also viewed the Mizrahim as a collective – an inferior collective.
Miri Regev using ethnicity for political career is dangerous - editorial
Regev came under harsh attack from her Likud colleagues, especially those who also see themselves as future leaders of Israel’s largest political party.
Likud unrest grows: Politicians attack Regev amid run for PM
Barkat, Edelstein and Distal-Atbaryan attacked Regev for comparing Sephardim to African Americans and imploring for Likud members to stop voting for 'white people,' as internal unrest in Likud grows.
Jewish policy umbrella calls treatment of Uyghur minority ‘genocide’
“The Jewish community should call upon the CCP to end the genocide and exploitation of the Uyghurs, as well as halt the oppression of other ethnic and religious minorities living within its borders”
Ethiopian Israeli suing rabbi for casting doubt on her Jewishness
According to the lawsuit, the mikveh attendant stayed at home for a month and a half after being shamed by Druckman due to the public embarassment he had caused her.
Controversial California ethnic studies curriculum passes unanimously
Jewish orgs had pilloried the first draft since its release in 2019, both for not discussing the American Jewish experience and for including antisemitic language and anti-Israel sections.
United against coup Myanmar's ethnic groups set aside divisions
"What is happening right now is not about party politics."
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.
