On this episode we spoke with Rebecca Vilkomerson, executive director of Jewish Voice for Peace. Over the past 20 years JVP has grown to become the largest Jewish leftist organization in the US, with over 200,000 supporters and 60 chapters across the country. We talked with Rebecca about the history of JVP, how it’s changed over time, and what today’s rapidly shifting political climate means for their work.

Show Notes:

The Treyf Poster by Cee Lavery!

INTRO

–Algemeiner, ‘The 40 Worst Colleges for Jewish Students, 2016’

–National Post, ‘U of T, McGill University Rank in Top Five of North America’s ‘Worst’ Schools for Jewish Students’

–CJN, Canadian Jewish Groups Downplay ‘Worst Campuses’ Ranking

INTERVIEW

–JVP’s New Book

–New Jewish Agenda

VOICE MEMO

–Rent-A-Jew

–JTA, Orthodox Union Wants Nonpartisan Response to Trump Interfaith Inaugural Event

–JTA, Marvin Hier Says He’s ‘Proud’ To Be Trump’s Inauguration Rabbi