Black-Jewish Alliance
The Black-Jewish Alliance of the ADL was formed in 2017 to galvanize Black communities and Jewish communities to fight racism, antisemitism and all forms of hate in the Philadelphia region.
Building upon the communities’ shared histories of tragedy and triumph in the face of bigotry, the Black-Jewish Alliance of the ADL works tirelessly to create a region and a world without bias, prejudice and hate.
Initiatives
Sharing Our Stories; Sharing Ourselves
“Sharing Our Stories; Sharing Ourselves” is an interactive program that seeks to foster dialogue across differences. Through this program, we hope to help build a foundation that participants can use to create stronger relationships between diverse communities.
The Black-Jewish Alliance of the ADL is looking for Black Churches/Organizations and Jewish Synagogues/Organizations to co-partner and host “Sharing Our Stories; Sharing Ourselves.” If you know of an organization that might be interested in this program, please email philly-bja@adl.org .
Breaking Bread, Breaking Barriers
“Breaking Bread, Breaking Barriers” aims to build bridges and strengthen relationships between members of our community who identify as Black and/or Jewish.
This three-session program was held in September 2022 and brought together local leadership from faith-based institutions, the media, higher education and other participants together to build new partnerships through shared meals and facilitated conversations about individual experiences with bias, issues facing our communities, and collaborative action planning.
ADL thanks its partners in this program: Reading Terminal Market and Knight Foundation Fellow Anuj Gupta.
Virtual Programs
Recordings of Regional BJA Programs:
- Real Talk, Real Action
- Shared Histories with the African American Museum in Philadelphia and the National Museum of American Jewish History
- Disparate Impact: ADL and Urban League
- Community Leader Press Conference
Recordings from ADL’s Fighting Hate from Home series:
- How COVID-19 Widens the Gap for Communities of Color
- Fighting Racism as a Multiracial Jewish Community
- How Extremists are Using Coronavirus to Advance Racist and Conspiratorial Agendas
News
- Jews and Blacks need to talk about ‘race’…together
- Op-ed from former Regional Director, Shira Goodman, and former Urban League Philadelphia President, Andrea Custis
- ADL’s Black-Jewish Alliance News Articles and Issued Statements
Resources
- Recommended Resources from ADL’s Black-Jewish Alliance on Fighting Racism
- Resources on Fighting Antisemitism
- Best Practices for Starting a Black-Jewish Alliance Chapter