Rabbi Rick Jacobs
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We condemn Israeli Minister Smotrich’s call for ethnic cleansing. Along with most major American Jewish leaders, we have refused to meet with him to sanction his politics and beliefs.
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Yesterday's EO will be remembered with Dred Scott and WWII internment of Japanese Americans as gov actions most antithetical to Amer. values
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SNL’s Weekend Update joke was in poor taste. In fact, Israel is a world leader in Covid vaccinations, protecting Jewish and Arab citizens alike. As Israel shares its scientific data, the world’s fight against Covid is getting stronger.The truth isn’t funny but it is worth knowing
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We deeply appreciate the outpouring of love and support for our congregation in Colleyville, Texas. We are also very grateful to law enforcement who are working to free the hostages. Join us in praying for those in harm’s way.
We are monitoring the situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas very closely and are in touch with community leaders there. We pray for a rapid and peaceful resolution.
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It’s beyond disturbing that 3 Palestinian students were shot in Burlington VT in a possible hate crime. Going to dinner with a Kefiyah or Kippa speaking Arabic or Hebrew should not make a person a target for a violent attack. We pray for their recovery.
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If Sen. Bernie Sanders wants to lead the Democratic Party and the nation, I hope he can speak to, engage with, and even debate everyone. Don’t skip AIPAC; speak to—and with—participants at AIPAC.
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The hostages are free! The day began in prayer w/ Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker and his congregation & now it has ended with prayers of gratitude to God & to all who helped liberate the hostages! All day we felt the deep solidarity of our Jewish community & our interfaith partners.
We deeply appreciate the outpouring of love and support for our congregation in Colleyville, Texas. We are also very grateful to law enforcement who are working to free the hostages. Join us in praying for those in harm’s way.
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My 80 year old Reform colleague Rabbi Moshe Yuhudai was brutally attacked by masked settler youth as he was peacefully helping Palestinian farmers whose crops were set on fire. I’m waiting for this barbaric act to be condemned by all who love Israel.
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Walking across the Brooklyn Bridge with Rabbi Ari Berman, the president of Yeshiva University. We march united against antisemitism.
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Cincinnati is a historic home of Reform Jewish life in North America. This terrible antisemitic vandalism has no place in our society. It greatly disturbs the dead and the living.
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So proud of B'nai Israel! Jews Hand Muslims Synagogue Keys When a Texas Mosque Burns Down via
@jdforward
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I condemn in the strongest terms Rep.
@IlhanMN
's tweets trafficking in stereotypes about Jews, money, and political power. These tropes have for generations been at the core of acts of hate directed at the Jewish community.
Breaking News: “I unequivocally apologize,” Representative Ilhan Omar said after drawing criticism from Democratic leaders for comments condemned as anti-Semitic
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At JFK time for evening prayer for Muslims & Jews. Both are facing East, one towards Mecca the other to Jerusalem. Sibling faiths can share a holy moment w/o compromising the other. A simple truth to discover & share. These 2 pray for Salaam/Shalom. May their prayers be heard.
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Jews will soon observe Tisha B’Av, commemorating the destruction of the temple and our exile. I'm in El Paso with
@BRepairers
because this year we mourn not only our own history of displacement, but also the harm being inflicted on those fleeing home today.
#MoralMonday
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There is no defending Nazis or the KKK. And no defending people who don't know that.
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We are outraged by yet another violent attack against Orthodox Jews on the streets of NYC and call upon law enforcement to bring the perpetrators to justice and redouble efforts to prevent future attacks. An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us.
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The world came together once to fight them and those who supported them. We must do so again now, United in condemnation of hateful ideas that lead to hateful actions including the murder of 6 million Jews. Ye must be given no platform, no audience, and no haven.
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As a proud Reform Zionist I marched in the NYC Israel Day parade with a large group of pro-democracy activists.
Our Reform Movement is deeply committed to Israel as a secure, Jewish, just, and democratic state. We stand firmly and publicly for the Israel we love.
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Antisemitism endangers all of us.That is why the URJ is a co-sponsor of Sunday’s rally in DC. We do not all pray, believe, earn or vote the same way but on this we agree: Jews should be safe to live proud Jewish lives everywhere.
Let us stand in solidarity on Sunday & everyday.
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Here is my statement:
“Israel’s Decision To Bar U.S. Representatives Is Wrong. Democracies do not Hide.”
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The unequivocal hatred spewed by Ye is a danger. Certainly to Jews, and to all who know the facts of history: the Nazis’ were unrelenting in their bloodthirsty effort to murder people and destroy institutions and ideas that did not comport with their narrow, fascist ideology.1/2
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On this 8th night of Chanukah our homes glow. This Chanukiah depicts the 8 gates of Jerusalem's old city. We yearn for the lights of freedom and hope to illumine the darkness in our world. May Jews, Christians and Muslims enter & exit these gates in peace & with respect.
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We are outraged by the bloody machete attack in Monsey. We pray for the injured and call out for more protection.This week’s litany of anti-Semitic attacks on Jews in NY must be stopped.
An attack on any of us is an attack on all of us!
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Chanukah celebrates our victory long ago in the fight for religious freedom. In the wake of the brutal attack in Monsey we are no less determined today.
Tonight let us light all 8 candles of Chanukah as we radiate the light of our collective resolve to turn back this darkness.
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U.S. aid to Israel has long had bipartisan support. Aid strengthens both nations, and is essential to advancing U.S. interests in a volatile region.
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I’m in Israel on Tisha B’Av surrounded by Israelis in bomb shelters fearful for their families at the same time we mourn the death of innocent Palestinian civilians in Gaza. Praying that soon swords will be beaten into ploughshares.
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To my Israeli siblings huddled in bomb shelters this night.
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At this very dangerous moment, our hearts are in the east. We pray for the safety and well-being of the Israeli people and the state of Israel. As the Hashkeivenu prayer says "Spread over the people of Israel a Sukkat Shalom, a shelter of peace."
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We deeply appreciate the long-time support for Israel of both the Rep and Dem parties. We continue to urge all leaders of those parties, incl those Dem and Rep pres candidates who haven’t yet spoken to the recent rocket attacks from Gaza, to stand by Israel at this time of need.
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Just affixed a Mezuzah to the new office of my beloved colleague MK Rabbi Gilad Kariv - גלעד קריב who is now a member of Knesset. Gilad is a transformational leader who brings new hope to the many challenges before us. Mazal tov!
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Yesterday was a dark day for religious freedom and reproductive justice as Texas all but banned abortions with
#SB8
. In Judaism abortion is not just allowed it is also mandated to preserve a pregnant person’s well-being.
#BansOffOurBodies
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On the Titanic 75% of 3rd class drowned vs 40% in 1st class. Today those of us who can work from home, have access to 1st class medical care, are like those in Titanic's 1st class, we are fairing better than the poorest among us. Poverty is the deadliest underlying condition.
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לֹ֥א תַעֲמֹ֖ד עַל־דַּ֣ם רֵעֶ֑ךָ
Do not stand idly by while your neighbor bleeds
Lev 19:16
Over a billion people saw George Floyd murdered.
Even more heard today’s just verdict.
For too long too many have stood idly by.
No more.
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It’s morally outrageous to imagine that those who follow in the footsteps of R. Meir Kahana could be welcomed into PM Netanyahu’s political circle. Bolstering one’s political strength with those who profess racist views should be unthinkable.
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Another week, another statement about a mass shooting. Like millions of Americans I’m sick of the pathetic excuses offered by too many lawmakers for not passing strong and effective common sense gun laws.
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We awoke to the horror of Hamas’ brutal assault on Israel with 100s wounded, at least dozens murdered. We stand in complete solidarity with the people of Israel so many of whom are directly in harm’s way and pray for all those who are defending the State. 1/2
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5 years ago today I welcomed VP Joe Biden to the URJ Biennial in Orlando. Today I offer my congratulations to President-elect Biden and VP-elect Harris on their victory. Our deeply divided nation is counting on them to bring us together and take us forward.
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The government shutdown is a moral and religious outrage. My Bar Mitzvah portion taught me this long ago: “you must pay your workers on the same day before the sun sets for s/he is needy and urgently depends on it.” Deuteronomy 24:15.
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On the anniversary of the Sbarro Pizzeria bombing in Jerusalem on 8-9-01 the URJ calls on Jordan to extradite Hamas terrorist Ahlam Aref Ahmad Al-Tamimi to the US to stand trial.Among her 15 victims were 2 Americans,15 year old Malki Roth z”l & 31 year old Judith Greenbaum z”l.
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Liberal rabbis raising their voices to liberal schools about anti-Israel bias from progressives. Important and smart piece by my Reform colleagues Rabbi Josh Davidson of Temple Emanu-El NYC and Rabbi Ammi Hirsch of SWFS.
via
@NYTOpinion
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With all due respect Mr. Vice President, if your hearts really broke you’d actually do something to “confront this scourge of mass atrocities.” The American people are tired of your empty promises.Too many funerals, too many lives cut short.
“Our hearts break,” VP Mike Pence
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Yesterday
@POTUS
Biden hosted a truly memorable Yom Hashoah program at the WH w/ the Holocaust film The Survivor. The Pres reflected about his deep commitment to the Jewish people & how he took his own children to see the concentration camps “so that they would know.”
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Abortion justice is an economic issue, a racial justice issue and yes, it’s a Jewish issue.
In Judaism abortion is not just allowed it is also mandated to preserve a pregnant person’s life and well-being.
We will fight for Abortion Rights with all of our strength.
#RoeVWade
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Mr. President, houses of worship are of course essential institutions. And as we long to gather in person, we believe that there is no higher value than pikuach nefesh, saving a life. On this Shabbat, we pray for health, safety, and peace. Full response:
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We are sickened by this morning’s double terror attack in Jerusalem that killed 16-year-old Aryeh Shechopek and injured dozens.This attack indiscriminately targeted people at bus stops & took the life of a teenager, reminding us of the horrific scenes of previous bus bombings.1/2
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I hope you will consider joining me in signing on to this important pastoral and prophetic letter to those who lead our nation.
From El Paso today, I joined
@liztheo
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@URJPresident
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@terrihordowens
&
@wilsonhartgrove
to issue this pastoral & prophetic letter to the nation. We invite you to join us & confront the words, works & war of white nationalism.
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Mi She’bayrach-May the Holy One bless our RBG with strength and healing as she returns home today from the hospital.
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg z”l.
RBG’s death casts a giant shadow but her life will illumine the path ahead. Our tradition teaches that the biblical Ruth spawns generations that will lead to redemption. And so it must be for us.
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The Union for Reform Judaism mourns the cold blooded murder of Ari Fuld z”l. A brutal act of terrorism ended his young life. Our hearts go out to his many loved ones. His devotion to Israel and the Jewish people will never be forgotten.
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Given Pastor Jeffress’ repeated defamatory comments about Islam and Judaism, he should be kept far from tomorrow’s US Embassy dedication. Jerusalem doesn’t need the prayer of a religious bigot echoing throughout the holy city.
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Gov of Israel pays salary of J’lem Chief Rabbi who says Reform Jews “deny more than Holocaust deniers.” Should be no place for such hate.
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We are saddened but cannot be surprised any more when a Jewish person is shot in front of a synagogue this time in Miami. We pray for his recovery as we intensify our efforts to keep our entire Jewish community safe.
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Hamas’ brutal attacks on kindergartens and civilian targets tells the world about their moral depravity. Instead of addressing their people’s suffering Hamas targets innocent Israelis. IDF defends while Hamas destroys.
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John Lewis, a pillar of conscience and courage, has died.
This past October I had a chance to tell him how much our Reform Jewish Movement loved him.
We will carry forward his holy work. His memory will never stop inspiring us.
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I am disheartened and sickened by Pal Pres Abbas’ outrageous claim that the Holocaust was not caused by anti-Semitism but rather by the Jews. The Palestinian people deserve better.
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“We estimate that of the US’ 7.2 million Jews, at least 12-15%, just over 1 mill are Jews of color...At least 20% of Jewish households are multiracial.”Imagine how much wisdom, love and strength our community is missing by undercounting our Jewish family.
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More bomb threats and now cemetery desecration in St. Louis. Upswing in anti-Semitism is unmistakable, and unacceptable.
#timetoact
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I hope AG Sessions paid more attention during law school than he evidently did in Sunday school, but I fear he missed the key lessons in both.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions cited the Bible in defending the Trump administration's immigration policies, especially those that result in the separation of families, directing his remarks in particular to "church friends."
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Six months after the synagogue massacre in Pittsburgh another synagogue is riddled with gun fire during the end of Passover Shabbat services in Poway, CA killing one worshipper and wounding three others. The epidemic of gun violence and hate must be stopped.
Statement by
@URJPresident
- The deadly shooting at Chabad of Poway breaks our hearts anew. We join all people of conscience in prayers for the victims & their loved ones, & vow to provide strength, solidarity & support for the entire community.
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This was an extremely thoughtful discussion of antisemitism by two brilliant experts and a progressive legislator. Everyone who speaks on the intersection of progressive politics and antisemitism should be required to listen to this discussion.
LIVE: Join Rep. AOC,
@amyspitalnick
of
@theJCPA
, and Stacy Burdett for a virtual discussion on antisemitism and the fight for democracy.
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If you knew Rabbi Dr. Aaron Panken then you loved him.
Today is his 2nd Yartzeit. Hardly a day goes by in which I don’t miss his friendship, brilliance, wit and compelling vision for Jewish life. We send much love to his beloved family and many disciples.
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While thousands came to aggressively disrupt our prayers we showed up with enormous spiritual strength and much love as we raised our voices together in prayer for a month filled with blessing, safety, unity, and peace for all of our people here in Israel and in Ukraine.
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Just stepped off the stage at
#JStreet10
. Now is the time for strong and loving leadership to ensure that a democratic, Jewish state of Israel thrives alongside a Palestinian State. Thanks to everyone at
@jstreetdotorg
for your leadership, esp the young leaders of
@jstreetu
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I appreciate AIPAC’s apology for their divisive and inappropriate ads about Democrats. I would hope that no presidential candidate of any party, including Elizabeth Warren, would boycott AIPAC../1
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Couldn't be more proud of my colleagues and friends today for this powerful, peaceful action in support of Dreamers.
Our community will not back down.
#LetMyPeopleStay
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“This is no time for business as usual" - Rabbi
@JonahPesner
82 Rabbis, Activists Arrested On Capitol Hill Over DACA Protest via
@HuffPost
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We must strongly oppose the potential annexation out of a concern for Israel’s safety and security, for the preservation of Israel’s democratic character, and for the place of Israel among the nations of the world. Read the URJ & CCAR resolution.
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If a police officer has his knee on your neck or you have COVID-19, the result can be the same:”I can’t breathe.”
The twin pandemics of racism and coronavirus are disproportionately killing people of color.Yet in the US there’s only resolve to find a vaccine for COVID not racism.
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Thank you
@yoavgallant
for your patriotism, courage & integrity. Though
@IsraeliPM
Netanyahu abruptly dismissed you, your leadership will long be remembered at a time when leadership is in such short supply. At this perilous hour you chose service over self!
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The UN loses its moral authority the moment its leader makes excuses for Hamas’ barbarism. Sec Gen Guterres must immediately retract his unconscionable remarks. This is particularly disappointing.
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Iron Dome ensures the safety & security of all Israelis amidst an ongoing barrage of Hamas’ rockets. It protects Palestinian citizens of Israel, Bedouins and all others. US funding for this vital, defensive program is essential to both the US and Israel.
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With the death of Israel’s brilliant writer Amos Oz we have lost a giant. His penetrating and profound writing revealed the very heart of contemporary Israel. Like the prophets of old he spoke out awakening our conscience. His memory is a blessing.
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While a conference on global anti-semitism takes place in Israel, the chief Sephardic rabbi spews out racism. There is no room for bigotry in Judaism. This comment must be condemned by Israeli leaders and all Jewish leadership.
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Our hearts are with those in Israel along the Gaza border who are barraged by rockets from Hamas and for the family of the IDF officer killed in Gaza. We also pray for a quick ceasefire to save innocent life. Recently, I met with Israelis who live this reality near Gaza border.
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To stand in front of an aron ha’kodesh and spew out such hateful and deceitful words against one of the really good people in our community is a hillul ha’shem, a desecration of the Holy One.
Two days after pleading guilty to inciting a riot against me, Mr. Tischler releases second video in 12 hours claiming he did not plead guilty and says in front of a Torah Ark that I’m a rat and a pig. This is dangerous.
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Moving forward, I urge Rep.
@IlhanMN
to engage with members of the Minnesota Jewish community, as well as with national Jewish leaders, to explore the pain her words have caused and the impact of perpetuating anti-Semitic themes.
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Just landed in Israel to news that
@netanyahu
has walked away from our
#Kotel
agreement. We will see him in court. More thoughts later.
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Welcome & strong
@POTUS
condemnation of anti-Semitism, but not attacks on mosques. "All hate" must mean all hate.
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Today we remember the death of 6 million of our people. As we mourn, we call on our political leaders to recognize and speak out against the continued rise in hate, bigotry and anti-Semitism. Let this be the year we reverse these deadly trends.
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Too many only call out bigotry when it is directed at someone who shares their views. But bigotry is bigotry! This vile slur against Rep. Omar and by extension to all Muslims is deplorable!
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Our hearts break for the families waiting for news of their loved ones missing in the massive building collapse in Surfside Florida. We pray for the injured, the dead, the 100 still missing and the first responders searching the ruble for survivors. Sending hope and strength.
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History calls it Kristallnacht, the “night of broken glass” November 9-10 1938.
For the Nazis, Kristallnacht taught that the world might condemn their pogroms it would not actively oppose them.
Kristallnacht must be observed both as a memorial and as a warning.
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We stand in solidarity with the people of Israel in the midst of a barrage of 150 rockets and mortars fired from Gaza today which reached into central Israel. We are deeply grateful for Iron Dome which has once again saved many lives.
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Minister Farrakhan’s vile anti- Semitic rant must be condemned by everyone with a conscience. That his followers responded to his hate speech with derisive laughter is beyond offensive.
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As we begin the Passover holiday of liberation, may Jewish students at Columbia and all schools be freed from the plague of antisemitism.
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The head of
@amnesty
is both wrong and offensive in telling us that most Jews don’t want a Jewish State but rather a “safe Jewish space.” His credibility was already low now it’s finished. Surveys prove most Jews want a Jewish Democratic state.
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Sometimes exactly the right person is chosen to lead. My remarkable colleague
@deborahlipstadt
is the perfect choice to become the US Ambassador to combat antisemitism. Her smarts and fearlessness will help us stem the surging tide of anti-Jewish hate. TY
@POTUS
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So moved by these photos of today’s arrival of Ethiopian Jews to Israel. Honored to serve on the board of the Jewish Agency which leads this holy work of bringing our siblings home. Today’s journey fulfills their dreams and ours!
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With our world awash in antisemitic hate, the last thing we need is for the former president to spew out more antisemitic tropes especially after the Jewish community just cleansed our hearts during HHDs. If someone needs to “get their act together” it’s DJT.
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Violent attacks on Jews is called antisemitism which must be condemned never rationalized. Period. In recent days these attacks are on the rise. Harsh rhetoric demonizing Israel invites such attacks. These and all hate crimes are moral stains.
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Deliberately targeting civilians is terrorism. Hamas’s attacks must be condemned. We stand in solidarity w/Israelis in the south. A few weeks ago I spent time with the courageous Israelis along the Gaza border who live every day within range of rockets.
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As I’m boarding my flight at JFK to Tel Aviv I bumped into 45 NFTY in Israel travelers from URJ Camp Coleman in Georgia. Life changing journey here we come. Next stop Israel!
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Thank you
@yairlapid
for raising a clear moral voice in the face of the outrageous Flag march slurs: "It is incomprehensible how one can hold an Israeli flag in one's hand and shout 'death to Arabs' at the same time."
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“We denounce…the law that went into effect today in Texas, effectively making abortion care illegal in that state. In the most insidious state abortion restriction adopted to date, this Texas law makes abortion illegal as early as six weeks.”
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has already caused bloodshed & destruction.
“Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, nor shall they practice war anymore."
Isaiah's words ring in our hearts this morning as we pray for the people of Ukraine.
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Mazal tov
@GabbyGiffords
on your recent Bat Mitzvah. You exemplify the courage of the Maccabees and embody the core values of Torah. Our Jewish community is ennobled by your leadership.
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Pleased to hear that a suspect was arrested in the JCC bomb threats. But I remain concerned about the overall increase in Anti-Semitism.
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