David Weinfeld
@davidweinfeld.bsky.social
Time traveling detective aka historian, teach Jewish Studies at Rowan U in NJ. Live in Old City in Philly. Husband of MAP, dad of 2 girls. Have celiac. From Montreal. Go Expos! Will not respond to people who don’t go by their real names here.
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The number of convicted criminals in immigration detention is about 1.8x what it was when Trump took office.
The number of people with no criminal record whatsoever — who are detained solely for immigration reasons — has shot up **25.5x**
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The number of people with no criminal record whatsoever — who are detained solely for immigration reasons — has shot up **25.5x**
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December 6, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The number of convicted criminals in immigration detention is about 1.8x what it was when Trump took office.
The number of people with no criminal record whatsoever — who are detained solely for immigration reasons — has shot up **25.5x**
open.substack.com/pub/austinko... (via @austinkocher.com)
The number of people with no criminal record whatsoever — who are detained solely for immigration reasons — has shot up **25.5x**
open.substack.com/pub/austinko... (via @austinkocher.com)
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Reposting for the evening crowd. I wrote for @cipolicy.bsky.social on the only way to pursue a sustainable future in Israel/Palestine - by learning from past failures
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December 4, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Reposting for the evening crowd. I wrote for @cipolicy.bsky.social on the only way to pursue a sustainable future in Israel/Palestine - by learning from past failures
internationalpolicy.org/publications...
internationalpolicy.org/publications...
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It is outrageous that Marc Rowan stood at the UJA Federation dinner (a memorial for Wesley LePatner) and said about Zohran: “He is our enemy.”
Who’s trying to make Jewish New Yorkers safer – and who’s fanning the flames of hatred? 🧵
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Who’s trying to make Jewish New Yorkers safer – and who’s fanning the flames of hatred? 🧵
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Marc Rowan declares Mamdani ‘our enemy’ at 50th UJA-Federation Wall Street Dinner
The event, which grossed a record-breaking $57 million in donations, also memorialized Wesley LePatner, the Blackstone executive who was killed in July
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December 3, 2025 at 2:34 PM
It is outrageous that Marc Rowan stood at the UJA Federation dinner (a memorial for Wesley LePatner) and said about Zohran: “He is our enemy.”
Who’s trying to make Jewish New Yorkers safer – and who’s fanning the flames of hatred? 🧵
ejewishphilanthropy.com/marc-rowan-d...
Who’s trying to make Jewish New Yorkers safer – and who’s fanning the flames of hatred? 🧵
ejewishphilanthropy.com/marc-rowan-d...
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Ms. Rachel is a kind & humane teacher whose offense is speaking up against killing children in Gaza. Cynthia Nixon has Jewish kids, and has never said or done one antisemitic thing.
This is not just gross & offensive – it trivializes real antisemitism. 🧵
This is not just gross & offensive – it trivializes real antisemitism. 🧵
December 3, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Ms. Rachel is a kind & humane teacher whose offense is speaking up against killing children in Gaza. Cynthia Nixon has Jewish kids, and has never said or done one antisemitic thing.
This is not just gross & offensive – it trivializes real antisemitism. 🧵
This is not just gross & offensive – it trivializes real antisemitism. 🧵
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Attacking pre-school teachers because they don’t think Palestinian kids should be bombed to death? Declaring NYC’s first Muslim mayor “our enemy?” Fomenting hatred, even within the Jewish community?
You’re not making anyone safer.🧵
You’re not making anyone safer.🧵
December 3, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Attacking pre-school teachers because they don’t think Palestinian kids should be bombed to death? Declaring NYC’s first Muslim mayor “our enemy?” Fomenting hatred, even within the Jewish community?
You’re not making anyone safer.🧵
You’re not making anyone safer.🧵
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if your first reaction when congressional investigations are announced is the equivalent of "lol nothing matters", you're doing propaganda for the regime. and I just think ppl should reconsider that approach!
December 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM
if your first reaction when congressional investigations are announced is the equivalent of "lol nothing matters", you're doing propaganda for the regime. and I just think ppl should reconsider that approach!
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If Democrats want to regain working people, they must disavow Big Money.
They must hammer economic populism — and have a laser focus on the cost of living crisis in America.
There’s no way the party can speak for or represent the working class in America if it's beholden to corporate interests.
They must hammer economic populism — and have a laser focus on the cost of living crisis in America.
There’s no way the party can speak for or represent the working class in America if it's beholden to corporate interests.
November 30, 2025 at 11:01 PM
If Democrats want to regain working people, they must disavow Big Money.
They must hammer economic populism — and have a laser focus on the cost of living crisis in America.
There’s no way the party can speak for or represent the working class in America if it's beholden to corporate interests.
They must hammer economic populism — and have a laser focus on the cost of living crisis in America.
There’s no way the party can speak for or represent the working class in America if it's beholden to corporate interests.
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This country is filled with good people. This country could be so much better for all of us. Any criticism I have is born out of that hope for better.
November 30, 2025 at 2:00 AM
This country is filled with good people. This country could be so much better for all of us. Any criticism I have is born out of that hope for better.
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CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
November 29, 2025 at 11:01 PM
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
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Randi Weingarten: "By demonizing teachers’ unions rather than engaging with us, Jewish organizational leadership is supporting those who seek to undermine public education."
Jewish leaders must work with educators to battle antisemitism — not demonize us
Jewish leaders demonized educators at a recent conference. But battling antisemitism requires partnership.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Randi Weingarten: "By demonizing teachers’ unions rather than engaging with us, Jewish organizational leadership is supporting those who seek to undermine public education."
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Australia just recorded zero cervical cancer cases in women under 25 for the first time since records began in 1982. The amazing result of HPV vaccination.
November 28, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Australia just recorded zero cervical cancer cases in women under 25 for the first time since records began in 1982. The amazing result of HPV vaccination.
You can buy my book "An American Friendship" from @cornellupress.bsky.social at 44% off! Just use discount code 09WINTER at checkout! Sale ends December 5 so buy now! www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501... Read it yourself or it makes a great Hannukah or Christmas or any other holiday gift!
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November 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM
You can buy my book "An American Friendship" from @cornellupress.bsky.social at 44% off! Just use discount code 09WINTER at checkout! Sale ends December 5 so buy now! www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501... Read it yourself or it makes a great Hannukah or Christmas or any other holiday gift!
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Turns out Mamdani's controversial proposal for government-run supermarkets isn't so novel. Other cities also are toying with the idea to bring fresh, affordable food to communities that do not have easy access to it. Good WSJ read (gift link)
www.wsj.com/real-estate/...
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Inside Atlanta’s First Government-Funded Supermarket
The goal is for the store to become profitable without any government subsidy within three years.
www.wsj.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Turns out Mamdani's controversial proposal for government-run supermarkets isn't so novel. Other cities also are toying with the idea to bring fresh, affordable food to communities that do not have easy access to it. Good WSJ read (gift link)
www.wsj.com/real-estate/...
www.wsj.com/real-estate/...
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My great uncle ran this theater before he passed last year. What small minded fascists
Israel’s National Security Minister Ben-Gvir ordered that a performance by children in the Palestinian National Theatre be raided and closed down just before the children were due to perform.
November 24, 2025 at 1:50 AM
My great uncle ran this theater before he passed last year. What small minded fascists
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If I’m understanding this correctly, X is owned by a white nationalist who pays poor people of color in developing countries to pretend to be working class white Americans to scare other white Americans into being afraid poor people of color from developing countries are going to ruin America?
November 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
If I’m understanding this correctly, X is owned by a white nationalist who pays poor people of color in developing countries to pretend to be working class white Americans to scare other white Americans into being afraid poor people of color from developing countries are going to ruin America?
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It’s crazy to think about the crimes we’re going to learn about after this regime ends.
We’re already hearing about Watergate level crimes every week. Imagine what will come out after it’s over.
We’re going to need a full accounting of all that’s been done in violation of the constitution.
We’re already hearing about Watergate level crimes every week. Imagine what will come out after it’s over.
We’re going to need a full accounting of all that’s been done in violation of the constitution.
November 22, 2025 at 10:05 PM
It’s crazy to think about the crimes we’re going to learn about after this regime ends.
We’re already hearing about Watergate level crimes every week. Imagine what will come out after it’s over.
We’re going to need a full accounting of all that’s been done in violation of the constitution.
We’re already hearing about Watergate level crimes every week. Imagine what will come out after it’s over.
We’re going to need a full accounting of all that’s been done in violation of the constitution.
Troubling development.
"According to Leo Ferguson, a member of the Black Jewish Liberation Collective’s steering committee, another troubling post–Oct. 7 trend is that people who voice criticism of Israel are increasingly labeled 'fake Jews.' Black Jews often already face that accusation because of their race."
Some Black Jews feel more ostracized from Jewish communities post-Oct. 7, survey finds
In a survey of 104 Black Jews, 62% of respondents reported “increased marginalization” in a Jewish community or space after Oct. 7.
forward.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Troubling development.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/u... Fascinating religion reporting from the NY Times.
Orthodox Church Pews Are Overflowing With Converts
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:34 AM
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/u... Fascinating religion reporting from the NY Times.
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This bodes well for the likelihood of mass violence in the future
U.S. and Israeli soldiers, foreign diplomats and aid workers are congregated in a warehouse in central Israel to talk about the future of Gaza. One key group is missing: Palestinians.
Palestinian Voices Absent from U.S.-Run Center Planning Gaza’s Future
U.S. and Israeli soldiers, foreign diplomats and aid workers are congregated in a warehouse in central Israel to talk about the future of Gaza. One key group is missing: Palestinians.
nyti.ms
November 18, 2025 at 12:50 PM
This bodes well for the likelihood of mass violence in the future
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Today was Palestinian Independence Day.
As Trump and Netanyahu’s disastrous postwar plans become clear, the U.S. must recognize and respect Palestinian statehood — as 81% of the world already does.
Agency and dignity are the only ways we can achieve lasting peace.
As Trump and Netanyahu’s disastrous postwar plans become clear, the U.S. must recognize and respect Palestinian statehood — as 81% of the world already does.
Agency and dignity are the only ways we can achieve lasting peace.
November 16, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Today was Palestinian Independence Day.
As Trump and Netanyahu’s disastrous postwar plans become clear, the U.S. must recognize and respect Palestinian statehood — as 81% of the world already does.
Agency and dignity are the only ways we can achieve lasting peace.
As Trump and Netanyahu’s disastrous postwar plans become clear, the U.S. must recognize and respect Palestinian statehood — as 81% of the world already does.
Agency and dignity are the only ways we can achieve lasting peace.
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Lefty mayoral challenger Rae Huang says she can't take another four years of Karen Bass
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Lefty mayoral challenger Rae Huang says she can't take another four years of Karen Bass
Huang, a housing advocate and pastor, said she was upset by Bass's attempt to scale back LA's 'mansion tax.' She also criticizes Bass's Inside Safe program, calling it a bandaid solution that's very c...
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November 16, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Lefty mayoral challenger Rae Huang says she can't take another four years of Karen Bass
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Whatever Trump is desperately covering up about Epstein, it’s clearly so bad that he thinks it could destroy him
November 15, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Whatever Trump is desperately covering up about Epstein, it’s clearly so bad that he thinks it could destroy him
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Trump un-endorses Marjorie Taylor Greene
November 15, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Trump un-endorses Marjorie Taylor Greene
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Something funny about Larry Summers musing about how clever he was in calling women dumb while asking Mr Sex Crimes about how to run game
November 14, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Something funny about Larry Summers musing about how clever he was in calling women dumb while asking Mr Sex Crimes about how to run game