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Jews For Racial & Economic Justice Action
@jfrejnyc.bsky.social
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Building a vibrant Jewish Left in NY, fighting arm-in-arm with our neighbors for care not cops. Extremely pro-glitter. https://www.jfrej.org/
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We are tired of slander & false accusations against human rights activists made in our name, while self-proclaimed antisemites continue to gain power. Fighting antisemitism means fighting fascism, not attacking @msrachelforlittles.bsky.social & @cynthianixon.bsky.social
Text graphic with image of Ms Rachel wearing a dress with artwork made by children in Gaza and image of Cynthia Nixon protesting outside the White House demanding a permanent ceasefire. Text reads: Amidst the increasing rise of explicitly antisemitic white nationalist ideologies, a fringe right-wing group is attacking beloved early childhood educators and advocates for Palestinian human rights under the guise of "fighting antisemitism." Ms. Rachel and Cynthia Nixon are both staunch allies of Jewish New Yorkers who use their platforms to lift Palestinian stories and call attention to the starvation, maiming, and death of Palestinian children. Image of Chanukah for Ceasefire protest featuring a Hanukkah menorah that says “CEASEFIRE” and surrounded by individuals in “Rabbis for Ceasefire” t-shirts. Text under image reads: To attack these humanitarians as "antisemites", these right-wing groups claim that free speech and opposition to genocide threaten Jews. But this actually paints Jews as universally in support of militarism and genocide, and can only make Jews less safe. Taking antisemitism seriously doesn't look like attacking Ms. Rachel and Cynthia Nixon. It DOES look like tracking and fighting back against fascists in our city To learn more about the work our organization does to combat antisemitism, check out www.jfrej.org/campaigns/ antisemitism
December 11, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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JFREJ rallied outside city hall yesterday for @council.nyc.gov to past the NYC Trust Act!

@council.nyc.gov must pass the Trust Act to ensure actual accountability for violations of our sanctuary laws!

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@socialists.nyc
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JFREJers outside city hall holding “NY Jews Against Deportation” signs! NYIC, Make the Road NY and NYC DSA outside city hall rallying for the Trust Act. Holding “I ❤️ Immigrant NY” and “ICE Pa Fuero” signs. JFREJ members and African Communities Together outside city hall.
December 9, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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We were proud to join @streetvendorproj.bsky.social, @maketheroadny.bsky.social , at City Hall yesterday in support of @cmpisanchez.bsky.social ‘s amended version of bill Int. 431-A which reforms NYC’s street vending system. ☎️ We have 5️⃣ days to pass this vital bill, call your councilmember today!
Street Vendors standing outside city hall smiling with beanies on that say “vendor power” and holding a sign that says “cut the red tape” Council member Pierina Sanchez standing outside City Hall with street vendors fighting for bill Int 431-A Street vendors advocating for street vendor reform with signs that says “REFORM STREET VENDING” “YES TO INT. 431” Street vendors outside City Hall, member of United Bodegas of America holding sign that says “¡UNIDOS SOMOS MAS!”
December 5, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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“Diasporism embraces diaspora, offers a place where we might join w/ others who value this history of dispersion; others who stand in opposition to nationalism & the nation state.”

If this resonates, JFREJ may be the political home and Jewish community you have been seeking: jfrej.org/diasporism
December 4, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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❄️🕎 JFREJ shop is open for all your holiday shopping needs! Go to jfrej.org/shop 🎁

We also are SO excited to announce there are still limited edition Sara Erenthal X JFREJ t-shirts and sweatshirts available! We have a limited number so act fast!
Image of Jews for Zohran sweatshirt and baby onesie with message: The JFREJ shop is open for all your holiday shopping needs! Snag your Hanukkah gifts today! Shipping times can vary based on product. Get your J4Z merch today: jfrej.org/shop IMAGE OF SARA ERENTHAL ARTWORK OF WHITE DRAWN INDIVIDUALS ON A BLACK BACKGROUND HOLDING A SIGN THAT SAYS JEWS AGAINST DEPORTATION. THEY ARE WEARING SHIRTS THAT SAY “I ❤️ NYC” “ABOLISH ICE” and “IMMIGRANTS ARE WELCOME HERE” Message around artwork says JFREJ X SARA ERENTHAL COLLAB IS RESTOCKED! Print available in tshirts and sweatshirts! Limited supplies available ! jfrej.org/shop
December 4, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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JFREJers supporting starbucks workers on the picket lines today! Remember: No Contract, No Coffee!

Follow @sbworkersunited.org and join a picket line at your closest location ! ☕️🚫

#NoContractNoCoffee
Image of JFREJ member holding her baby with Assemblymember Claire Valdez on the Starbucks picket line holding a sign that says: Red Cup Rebellion, Unfair Labor Practice Strike JFREJ member on the Starbucks picket line holding a sign that says “what’s disgusting? union busting! ULP strike” Picture of Starbucks Workers United picket line with a sign that says “support striking workers!” and holding up large cardboard red cubs with the unions logo on them Mayor - Elect Zohran Mamdani and Bernie Sanders at the Starbucks picket line surrounded by red cup rebellion signs.
December 1, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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Proud to see over a dozen JFREJ members (listed here, non-exhaustively!) appointed to committees all across Mayor-Elect Mamdani’s transition team, including: Committees on Community Organizing, Community Safety, Health, Housing, Immigrant Justice, Social Services, Worker Justice, Youth & Education..
A photo of Zohran speaking at our gala turned into a graphic that reads: Mazel Tov to JFREJ members who have been appointed to Zohran Mamdani’s Mayoral transition committees: Bobbie Sackman Nancy Romer Katie Unger Ruth Messinger David Greenberg Deborah Lolai Rebecca Bailin R. Abby Stein R. Ellen Lippmann Stephanie Luce Marc Kagan Rebecca Lynch Paul Sonn
November 26, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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THANK YOU JFREJ MEMBERS! We have closed out another successful membership drive 🎉 All thanks to our membership (both long-standing & new additions!) 💓Excited to continue organizing together & finish this year strong, we are incredibly thankful for you all 💛🍂 Artwork: Jett George
November 26, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Thank you Mayor - @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social! 💖

🎊We have officially reached the FINAL day of our membership drive. Help us finish strong by joining or donating today: jfrej.org/join🎆

Thankful for all our members - join JFREJ & let’s keep winning a NYC for ALL ❤️
November 25, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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⭐️We are proud to welcome every new member with an orientation by our welcome team! You will get JFREJ 101 & learn all about the benefits of becoming a member! 🤩

💫 Today is the LAST day of our drive - join jfrej.org/join & we will see you at the 12/3 orientation!
November 25, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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It’s the FINAL Day of our Membership Drive ‼️We have an announcement 🪄 Every membership gift —including increased monthly memberships— helps to secure our match of 💲🔟,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ for hitting 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ members in the last day! Join today: jfrej.org/join
Selfie of Mayor Elect Zohran Mamdani smiling with text that reads: TFW (That feeling when) you realize you can become a JFREJ member for as low as $3/year 😍
November 25, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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❣️Mabrook + Mazal Tov to JFREJ Board Members, @kungernyc.bsky.social & Rabbi Ellen Lippman, for their respective appointments to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social ‘s transition team & the more than a dozen other JFREJ members also named in this powerful list of NYers ready to roll up their sleeves & work!
Rabbi Ellen Lippman speaking at a protest in support of freeing Mahmoud Khalil earlier this year Katie Unger wearing a JFREJ shirt! Rabbi Ellen Lippman's name highlighted on Mayor - Elect Zohran Mamdani's Committee on Social Services Transition Team Katie Ungers name highlighted on Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani's Committee on Community Organizing Transition Team
November 25, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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A message for NY Jews who voted for Zohran: If you are tired of people pretending we don’t exist, or that you’re a bad Jew— here’s one thing you can do right now! Join JFREJ!

Today is the last day of our membership drive! Fight Fascism! Meet your Neighbors! Let’s keep winning! jfrej.org/join
November 24, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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We ❤️ seeing @ilanaglazer.com, JFREJ member, shoutout JFREJ & the Mazals on her @zeteo.com podcast last week w/ @mehdirhasan.bsky.social! In her own words: I am a proud dues-paying JFREJ member because I know that JFREJ is ready for this moment. Join @ilanaglazer.com & join JFREJ jfrej.org/join today
November 24, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Answering some of your burning questions! 🔥

Feeling inspired? Join us at jfrej.org/join
Collage graphic of JFREJ members holding sings, singing, protesting, speaking, canvassing, and playing music against a drawn background of the NYC skyline. Text on graphic: JFREJ Membership FAQS HOW MUCH ARE DUES? • You can become a JFREJ member for as little as $3/year! • Membership dues are suggested at $5/month or $36/year, & are sliding scale! • 80% of JFREJ funding comes from individuals like you! JOIN AT JFREJ.ORG/ JOIN WHAT ROLE DOES MEMBERSHIP DUES HAVE IN JFREJ? • We are member-led; by becoming a dues-paying member, you can have direct influence over our campaigns, strategy, endorsements, and more. • Dues directly help JFREJ continue to organize for a NYC for ALL. They are used for Rapid Response, Canvass materials, etc. JOIN AT JFREJ.ORG/ JOIN HOW DOES JFREJ ORGANIZE? • We build people power to push back against attacks by the state, big business, and the far-right. • We elect the candidates we need to enact our transformational agenda. • We create the world as it should be, with spaces that nourish us while providing alternatives to the state; community spaces for education, spiritual transformation, cultural connection, or safety and protection JOIN AT JFREJ.ORG/ JOIN
November 23, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Hear from @votejgr.bsky.social on why you should become a JFREJ member today! We are continuously grateful to our elected allies and to have NYC elected officials like Assemblymember JGR in office, fighting for a more progressive NYC that works for ALL. Join us, jfrej.org/join
November 23, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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Hear more about why you should join JFREJ from State Senator and Care Across the Lifespan Champ @jabaribrisport.bsky.social ! JFREJers have been proud to fight for Childcare, the NY Health Act, Home Care and more - join us, jfrej.org/join
November 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Hear from @phara4assembly.bsky.social on why you should join JFREJ! We are so proud of our creative and successful field and electoral campaigns we have had over the years 🥒🥯🗳️. Join us to keep winning elections and putting forth our progressive policy goals! jfrej.org/join
November 21, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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Tens of thousands of Jewish New Yorkers rallied together and helped elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social as New York City's next mayor.

Now, we begin the hard and rewarding work of making our vision real.

Join JFREJ today and help us achieve Mayor Mamdani's agenda: jfrej.org/join. #JewsForZohran
Two people with New York Jews for Zohran t-shirts Two Jews for Zohran supporters handing out campaign literature to the camera Two people holding a giant, everything bagel with "NYers deserve the works" and a "Done with Cuomo's Capers" jar Four Jews for Zohran holding up Jews For Racial & Economic Signs and campaign literature
November 21, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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🏳️‍⚧️❤️ Today is Trans Day of Remembrance. We take today to honor our trans & queer ancestors, those who came before us as well as to reflect on the fight we currently face. Listen to @abbystein.bsky.social reflect on today and to how her values channel into her role as a JFREJ member.

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November 20, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Queens organizer & radio show host @rafaelshimunov.bsky.social on the importance of JFREJ membership. Former board member, cofounder of our political arm, & dues-paying member himself, he’s seen 1st hand the impact dues have in helping us fight for the city of our dreams: jfrej.org/join
November 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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🎨🖼️Hear from members of the Arts and Culture Leadership Team about their favorite memories!

Join our next art build: jfrej.org/join
November 20, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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🎨JFREJ Arts and Culture team is a defining component of JFREJ. Any images/posters/bagels from JFREJ all must be accredited to our incredible and vivacious A+C team!🖼️

Whether a artist by trade or enjoyer of arts & crafts A+C can be the group for you! jfrej.org/join
image of Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani speaking at a Seder in the Streets surrounded by signs made by the A+C team! JFREJ ED Audrey Sasson, JFREJ Director of Communications Sophie Ellman-Golan and three other JFREJ members at the Mazals holding a sign that says “Freeze the rent, Melt ICE” and a painted cardboard pickle that says “a mayor for the people it’s a big dill!” JFREJ members in a burning bush costumes reading Ethical Futurity at the Seder in the Streets action. Three senior JFREJ members at the Mazals with our “Universal Childcare” and “Rent Freeze, Make NY a Lox better” signs
November 19, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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📣Hear from artist and writer @mollycrabapple.bsky.social on why YOU should become a JFREJ member! It is Day 3 of our Fall Membership Drive and the perfect time to join so we can keep fighting fascists together in the New Year 💪

Learn more here: jfrej.org/join
November 19, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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🫂Hear from Bronx Neighborhood Group Members on their favorite memories of being a part of their NG! 💗

Looking to join yours? Head to jfrej.org/join
November 19, 2025 at 12:31 AM