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Abby Chava Stein @abbystein.bsky.social · 2h

Jewish Voice for Peace @jvp.bsky.social · 2h

First ceasefire, then Palestinian liberation.

Today, after more than two years of the US-backed Israeli genocide of Palestinians in Gaza, President Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of ceasefire agreement.

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Abby Chava Stein @abbystein.bsky.social · 2h

We said this morning:
הַמַּתִּיר אֲסוּרִים.
וְהַסּוֹמֵךְ נוֹפְלִים.
וְהַזּוֹקֵף כְּפוּפִים.
Releases the imprisoned.
Supports those who have fallen.
Lifts up the bent.

We have been fighting for a ceasefire for 2 years. Now, let's also lift the siege, end the occupation.
Finally, get liberation.

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Abby Chava Stein @abbystein.bsky.social · 1d

Tonight is the Second Day of Sukkot. It's Chag here, but also everywhere, it's the continuation of "Our Season of Joy."

Vigils aren't my idea of joy, yet tonight, this feels most fitting:

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Abby Chava Stein @abbystein.bsky.social · 1d

In what universe am I only talking about my members, whatever you meant by that?! You seem to be projecting your own prejudices.

I mean everyone.

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 1d

My statement on the two year anniversary of October 7, 2023.

“Two years ago today, Hamas carried out a horrific war crime, killing more than 1,100 Israelis and kidnapping 250 more. I mourn these lives and pray for the safe return of every hostage still held and for every family whose lives were torn apart by these atrocities.

In the aftermath of that day, Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Israeli government launched a genocidal war: adeath toll that now far exceeds 67,000; with the Israeli military bombing homes, hospitals, and schools into rubble. Every day in Gaza has become a place where grief itself has run out of language. I mourn these lives and pray for the families that have been shattered. Our government has been complicit through it all.

This must end. The occupation and apartheid must end. Peace must be pursued through diplomacy, not war crimes, and our government must act to end these atrocities and hold those responsible to account.

These last two years have demonstrated the very worst of humanity. We must answer it by modeling the very best: a relentless pursuit of our higher ideals and an unwavering commitment to universal human rights.”

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Voice4Justice @voices4justice.bsky.social · 1d

Two years after 7 October and the kidnap of my parents, hate is in fashion. For all our sakes, we need compassion

By Sharone Lifschitz
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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Abby Chava Stein @abbystein.bsky.social · 2d

Honestly one of my favorite ritual items of the Jewish year 🌴🍋

Grounded in nature, in joy, in liberation, may #Sukkot bring happiness and joyous liberation to all dwelling in temporary homes.
With true justice to those who have no permanent homes to return to.

Chag Sameach, ah Git Yom Tov ❤️

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Office of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander @nyccomptroller.bsky.social · 5d

Grateful to Rabbis for Ceasefire, @jfrejnyc.bsky.social and the other organizers of yesterday's mass mourning and collective atonement at Brooklyn Borough Hall.

Let us steady and care for one another, and persevere together. #YomKippur

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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 4d

The hundreds of people present at Thursday's protest were members of the Rabbis for Ceasefire group that is comprised of Rabbis and Rabbinical students who support the free Palestine movement, according to the group.

abcnews.go.com/US/60-protes...

Nearly 60 protesters arrested on Yom Kippur after shutting down Brooklyn Bridge: Police

After blockading the Brooklyn Bridge on Thursday, 56 pro-Palestine Jewish protesters were arrested on Yom Kippur.

abcnews.go.com

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Democracy Now! @democracynow.org · 6d

Happening now: Hundreds of rabbis and Jewish community members gather in Brooklyn for a mass public memorial service on Yom Kippur, demanding a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and for the U.S. to stop arming Israel.

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Yair Wallach @yairwallach.bsky.social · 4d

Israel killed 66 Palestinians in Gaza TODAY.

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Abby Chava Stein @abbystein.bsky.social · 5d

There is a lot to be said about the intense Shabbat → holiday → shabbat → holidays, ×4, we have this month.

This Shabbos, even more than usual, I deeply appreciate Shabbat arriving just 23 hours after Yom Kippur. I know I really need this day of rest!

Git Shabbos - שבת שלום 🫂

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Abby Chava Stein @abbystein.bsky.social · 5d

And I wouldn't have life any other way!

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Abby Chava Stein @abbystein.bsky.social · 5d

12 hours after jail, and for the first time in days I have some "free time" - to realize my upcoming schedule:
- Shabbat begins in 2 hours.
- Sunday off to Albany to speak at the @jvp.bsky.social - Albany Sukkot event.
- Thursday off to Omaha for events with JVP-EN.
Sukkot starts Monday.

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Rabbis for Ceasefire @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social · 5d

Update: we blew this fundraising goal out of the water! $218,000 and counting!!!

Rabbis for Ceasefire @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social · 7d

The JewsforFoodAidforPeopleInGaza campaing is so so so close to reaching the $180,000 goal for our High Holiday Tzedakah campaign before Yom Kippur begins. If you haven't yet please give now! givebutter.com/FoodAidTzeda...

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Rabbis for Ceasefire @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social · 5d

www.democracynow.org/2025/10/3/he...

Over 1,000 Rabbis and Jewish Peace Activists in Brooklyn Demand Gaza Ceasefire

Here in New York, more than 1,000 rabbis and Jewish peace activists led a protest Thursday demanding a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and an end to U.S. arms transfers to Israel. They gathered at Brookly...

www.democracynow.org

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Abby Chava Stein @abbystein.bsky.social · 5d

Getting out of jail after 8 hours, back online after 30+ hours, to learn about the horrific attack against a shul in Manchester on Yom Kippur.

Heartbreaking beyond words 💔❤️‍🩹

Can't think or process at 3 am. Just feel like crying 😢

We keep fighting antisemitism. We keep fighting for justice.

Resist 🕎🍉 @antizionistjew.bsky.social · 6d

🇵🇸✡️ #BREAKING | Protesters Block Brooklyn Bridge After Yom Kipur "Rabbis for Ceasefire" protest in Brooklyn

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Resist 🕎🍉 @antizionistjew.bsky.social · 6d

🇺🇸🇵🇸 #BREAKING | Hundreds of rabbis and Jewish community members gather in Brooklyn for a mass public memorial service on Yom Kippur, demanding a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and for the U.S. to stop arming Israel.

Rabbis and the Jewish community stand in a line

Rabbis and the Jewish community seen standing in lines

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Iron Curtain (Leah Abram) 🏳️‍⚧️ #BringBackLink @ironcurtainyc.bsky.social · 6d

I was at a fiercely anti-Zionist Yizkor service at Brooklyn Borough Hall. How anti-Zionist? Rabbis there didn’t just say “ceasefire” and “stop sending 🇺🇸 tax $ to 🇮🇱”; they also said “equal rights for all people from the River to the sea” to huge cheers from Jews wearing Keffiyehs.

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Shelley English @shelleyenglish.bsky.social · 6d

@rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social praying for ceasefire.
@abbystein.bsky.social on left being arrested.

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Voice4Justice @voices4justice.bsky.social · 6d

✡️ Rabbis and Jewish clergy were arrested 👮 earlier this evening as thousands from the Jewish community united on a holy day calling for an end to the war 🛑 culminating in civil disobedience that blocked the Brooklyn Bridge.
@rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social 👏
Source:
www.instagram.com/reel/DPUt37x...

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Abby Chava Stein @abbystein.bsky.social · 7d

Also: the Yizkor candle hits extra hard this year 😔
If you are in NYC, join us tomorrow afternoon with @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social, @jfrejnyc.bsky.social, and so many more:

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Abby Chava Stein @abbystein.bsky.social · 7d

As the sun sets, Yom Kippur arrives, and I am sitting with the teaching that this day is a gift: a gift to stop, reflect, and recommit to do better 💝

G'mar Tov, and to those fasting, and easy fast!
גמר טוב, וצום קל ומועיל למתענים!

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Abby Chava Stein @abbystein.bsky.social · 7d

> I mean, a bagel-and-lox breakfast is cool. Just add a whole other festive meal after - not to break any fasts, but to celebrate a joyous day.

I can keep going, but the point being: a Happy Yom Kippur greeting isn't just okay, it's traditional 🎉

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Abby Chava Stein @abbystein.bsky.social · 7d

> (holidays) with the traditional Yiddish Git Yom Tov greeting.

We have a festive (5-course) meal before noon, with some unique dishes, and another (just 4 courses) about 3 hours before the fast began.

Then there is the big, musical meal after the fast, a few hours AFTER the break-fast. >

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