By Reverend Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. “You stand this day, all of you, before your God, the Holy One of Blessing.” These are the opening words of a Torah portion that will be chanted in Reform synagogues around the globe during their upcoming Day of Atonement this coming Monday. These opening words from a Torah portion called Nitzavim (meaning “ones standing”) in Deuteronomy 29 speak with extraordinary moral clarity and spiritual urgency. During this sacred season in Jewish

L’shanah Tovah! Wishing all those who celebrate Rosh Hashanah a happy, healthy, and sweet New Year. May 5787 be a year of hope, healing, and “spilling the honey” – sharing sweetness, building bridges, and strengthening our shared humanity. September Newsletter Join the journey to empower the Black-Jewish alliance today Winding Down the Summer With Partnerships, Gratitude and Growth As Labor Day marks the close of summer, Spill the Honey reflects on a remarkable season of eng

Under the theme “Renewing the Black/Jewish Alliance” 100 Rabbis, Black Clergy, Black Jewish Leaders and Community Leaders Committed to Confront Antisemitism, Racism and Hatred and to Advance Justice and Equality ATLANTA, Georgia — August 26, 2026 — One hundred rabbis, Black American clergy, Black Jewish leaders, scholars, activists and community leaders from across the United States concluded the historic Atlanta Summit: Renewing the Black/Jewish Alliance with the consecrat

On August 25, 2026, Dr. Rogers introduced our documentary Shared Legacies: The African American-Jewish Civil Rights Alliance to the 100 rabbis, Black clergy, Black Jewish leaders and community leaders in attendance. I am deeply honored to stand in this historic church -- a place where Reverend Martin Luther King Sr. preached, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. inspired a nation, and where today Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock and Dr. John Vaughn continue that extraordinary leg

August Newsletter Join the journey to empower the Black-Jewish alliance today Winding Down the Summer With Partnerships, Gratitude and Growth As summer draws to a close, we are filled with gratitude and excitement for all that this season has brought. It has been a season of growth, learning, and connection for Spill the Honey. Across the country and beyond, we have had the privilege of connecting with educators as they prepare to bring our Shared Legacies resources into

By Antar “Juda” Davidson The young people began the day a little shy. At the Roxbury YMCA, they entered a professional recording space, looked over the mixing board and keyboards, and settled into a room that was new to many of them. Some were ready to perform. Others were still deciding how much of themselves they were willing to reveal. Then they watched excerpts from Shared Legacies: The African American-Jewish Civil Rights Alliance. They listened to the history. They con

By Antar “Juda” Davidson I recently represented Spill the Honey at Alpha Epsilon Pi’s International Convention in Phoenix. I arrived with two connected purposes: to introduce a Black-Jewish partnership model designed specifically for AEPi, and to reengage with the fraternity as an alumnus and first-time Chapter Advisor to the Upsilon Alpha chapter at the University of Arizona in Tucson. AEPi gave me lifelong brotherhood and an early foundation in leadership. I have benefited

In late July, our Spill the Honey Chair, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., presented at lecture at the ISGAP Cambridge 26 Summer Institute for Curriculum Development in Critical Contemporary Antisemitism Studies The central thesis of his lecture was that "the next generation of contemporary antisemitism studies must become a global interdisciplinary enterprise. It should integrate historical knowledge, ethical and theological literacy, legal analysis, democratic theory, digital an

There are moments when a documentary becomes more than a film. It becomes a catalyst for conversation, understanding, and action. We were honored that the Shared Legacies trailer was shown during the June 16 presentation to the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners, continuing a journey that has now touched more than 850 Charlotteans through twelve community feedback sessions. At every gathering, the trailer helped introduce audiences to the extraordinary history of Black

New to Spill the Honey - Zoom Training for Educators with Curriculum Director Brian Knowles Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 7:00 to 8:00 pm Let educators in your social and professional circles know about this great opportunity! Spill the Honey Curriculum Director, Brian Knowles and Executive Director, Rabbi Dr. Judy Schindler, are offering an online Zoom training. Attendees will gain access to a free one-year license to access the classroom documentary and five-session curriculum

The first half of 2026 has been a season of extraordinary growth and impact for Spill the Honey's Shared Legacies National Education Initiative. We have planned 49 educational programs this calendar year, that have and will reach more than 4,437 students, educators, clergy, and community members across the country, bringing the powerful history of the Black–Jewish alliance to classrooms, campuses, houses of worship, and community organizations. Independent evaluation confirme

For two years, educators and youth leaders have asked how they could bring the powerful lessons of Shared Legacies: The African American–Jewish Civil Rights Alliance to their students when an in-person professional development workshop was not available in their community. Today, we are excited to announce a new solution. The Shared Legacies Online Professional Development Training Module allows educators, faculty, staff, and youth leaders to access high-quality training when

LIVING CLARENCE’S LEGACY AND DREAM: A Tribute to Clarence Jones (January 9, 1931-May 22, 2026) by Reverend Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr This past month, we lost a giant—not only in the fight for civil rights and racial justice, but also within our organization. As Spill the Honey’s Inaugural Chair, Clarence Jones worked closely with our co-founder, Dr. Shari Rogers, to support and strengthen our organization. He believed deeply in the power of Black/Jewish partnership to move o

The Shared Legacies College Facilitation Guide is a comprehensive new educational resource designed to help faculty, staff, student leaders, and campus partners maximize the impact of all three versions of the award-winning documentary Shared Legacies: The African American–Jewish Civil Rights Alliance (40-minute classroom edition, 60-minute seminar edition, and 96-minute campus feature film). More than a discussion guide, it provides practical tools for creating meaningful le

First: Sharing the Sweetness. The name Spill the Honey is inspired by Holocaust survivor Eliezer Ayalon, whose mother gave him a cup of honey on the last day he saw her before he was deported to five concentration camps. That cup of honey symbolized love, family, and hope in the darkest imaginable moment. In the same spirit, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. poured hope and dignity into the conscience of our nation. Our work asks: What is the honey we can share with one another?

At the end of last month, our Spill the Honey team was front and center at the first national gathering of the Black/Jewish Alliance in more than two and a half decades. Dr. Ben Chavis, Jr. took center stage with an inspiring sermon, charging the leaders to embrace this historic moment in time and make it their own. He was embraced as the civil right legend that he is, who lived this partnership not only in the 60s but in subsequent decades serving as an inspiration to all.

These words were shared at the National Convening of the Black-Jewish Alliance in Miami on Friday, May 29th, in memory of Clarence Jones. Clarence Jones had a remarkable sense of timing. Behind the scenes, he helped shape some of the most transformative moments in American history, and somehow it feels fitting — almost bashert, meant to be — that this Summit is happening right now. In many ways, it feels like Clarence is still guiding this work from the other side. Clarence t

By Reverend Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis The life and legacy of Attorney Dr. Clarence Benjamin Jones (January 9, 1931- May 22, 2026) will always be remembered and respected as a champion freedom fighter for liberation, justice, and equality in America and throughout the world. Clarence B. Jones, Chairman Emeritus of Spill the Honey, was an iconic leader of the Civil Rights Movement and the trusted lawyer and speechwriter for Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Southern Chr

Celebrating our History - Black and Jews Together As we welcome the month of May, we celebrate American Jewish Heritage Month—a time to honor the rich contributions of Jewish Americans to our nation’s story. At Spill the Honey, this moment invites us to reflect on one of the most powerful chapters in that history: the enduring partnership between Black and Jewish communities. It’s a shared legacy we are proud to uplift not only this month, but all year long. At the end of May

Building a Movement and a Building a Better Future At Spill the Honey, we utilize voices, film, and lessons from the past to inspire leaders to build a better future together. Our April celebrations and commemorations highlight the power of memory to move us forward. In early April, our Jewish partners gathered around their Seder tables to retell the Exodus story and apply its lessons to today. The journey to justice and liberation needs to be relived every day. At the same