Race, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
What is a word for the historical, over time, on-going, systemic targeting of certain groups as “less than?"
Oppression
In what year did Israel declare itself independent from British rule?
1948
What percentage of Israelis affiliate themselves with Reform Judaism? 4%, 30%, 75%, or 89%
4%
When did it become commonplace for Jews to participate in social action and advocacy work?
Jews have ALWAYS been doing this, since the days of the Torah, through Middle Ages, and into the present day.
Which of these creatures does our class believe is the most likely to exist: Bigfoot, Aliens, Goblins, or Mermaids?
Aliens
Addressing a group as "everyone" rather than "Ladies and Gentlemen" is an example of using _________
In 586 BCE, after the destruction of the first temple in Jerusalem, the Israelites were into the Babylonian ____________
Exile
In 1999, American Reform Judaism encouraged Jews living in the Diaspora (those living outside of Israel) to move to Israel. What is it called when a Jew living in the Diaspora moves to Israel?
Aliyah
Name two ways someone could take action for an issue they care about.
Examples include: protesting, social media campaigns, lobbying, donating money, raising money, etc.
True or false: most of our class thinks cookies are better than brownies.
Name three types of oppression
Around what years did the 12 Tribes of Israel first settle in the Land of Israel?
13th-12th Century BCE
In 2021, Reform Judaism put out a statement saying: ________ Zionism is a continuation of the early Zionist dream to foster a living, breathing national culture that represents the highest ideals of Jewish peoplehood. Foremost among these ideals is for Jews to be free and liberated citizens of the world who also contribute as Jews to our global civilization.
Reform
What is raising or donating money to a cause called?
Philanthropy (also accepted: Tzedakah)
Which pet came in last place in our class Purim costume contest? Rock & Roll Doggo, Cat Cowboy, or Artistic Bird.
Cat Cowboy
The four levels of oppression and change are: _________, interpersonal, institutional, and cultural
Personal
In 1885, did Reform Jews in America long for a return to Palestine/the Land of Israel?
No. They viewed themselves as a religious community and no longer a nation.
True or False: The West Bank is a place where Palestinians live free from any interaction with Israelis or the Israeli government.
False - there are different zones in the West Bank that determine how much impact the Israeli government vs. the Palestinian government have over daily life. Israeli settlers also choose to live in the West Bank to claim what they believe is the Israeli/Jewish right to that land.
Downstream organizing is social justice work directly with those groups most affected by an issue. What is upstream organizing?
Which superhero would most of our class call for help if needed? Spiderman, Superman, Hawkeye, Wonder Woman, or Captain Marvel
Superman
What is one action you can take to combat oppression?
Examples include: acknowledge your biases, use your privilege, examine your own identity, interrupt an oppressive moment, update your vocabulary, demand representation, etc.
Come up with a "would-you-rather" question for the class to answer now.