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AJC Hosts Meeting Between L.A. Women’s March Leaders, Jewish Groups

Jewish social rights organization Zioness has condemned the leaders and Zioness founder Amanda Berman has formed the progressive platform for the L.A. march for those who are Jewish and wish to fight for social causes such as women’s and LGBTQ rights. In December 2018, Zioness released a statement regarding anti-semitism at the march and condemned …

Jewish groups and activists disavow anti-Semitism of Women’s March leadership

After the announcement, groups such as the Zioness Movement—a progressive female Zionist organization—applauded Shook’s statement. “Zioness shares Shook’s sentiment that it is high time for new leadership at a movement created to stand in love and solidarity against hate,” the group said in a statement. “Since our founding in 2017, Zioness has spoken out time …

Year in Review 2018: Top Stories

The Jewish community and Jewish Journal were busy this year. Take a look back to see what we were reporting on in 2018. First: “Zioness Movement Joins Women’s March” By Kelly Hartog Jan. 17

Women’s March Founder Calls on Sarsour, Others to Step Down Over Anti-Semitism

The Zioness Movement also praised Shook’s Facebook post in a statement. “Through their action and inaction, these leaders have demonized and marginalized members of the Jewish community, LBGTQIA community, and other groups,” the statement read. “Their exclusionary behavior is not only harmful to those of us who have been feeling alienated––it is harmful to all …