JVP Philly Response in "ZOA Opposes Black Lives Matter Week in Philly Schools"

ZOA Opposes Black Lives Matter Week in Philly Schools (Jewish Exponent, January 20)

A different local Jewish group — the pro-BDS Jewish Voice for Peace-Philadelphia — endorses the [Racial Justice Committee of the Caucus of Working Educators]’ initiative.

“Jewish Voice for Peace-Philadelphia joins the majority of progressive American Jews, and particularly the younger generation, in supporting Black Lives Matter and calling for an end to political and economic systems that disproportionately harm people of color,” JVP’s Matt Berkman said. “We … support the efforts of Philadelphia public school teachers to educate students about the inequalities that affect their communities and their city.”