Rabbi on the Block

Tamar Manasseh, a charismatic rabbi and community activist from the south side of Chicago, wants African Americans and Jews to become closer allies. Belonging to each of these two communities, Black Jews like Tamar are the natural bridge to help overcome decades of fear, misunderstanding, and lack of communication. Manasseh brings together Jews of all colors and is building bridges that while creating a new style of activist Judaism that takes the religion out of the synagogue and into the streets.