Rachel Sumekh
@RachelSumekh
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Founder @swipehunger. Now consulting on scaling + impact. Tweets on food, economic justice, & being an Iranian Jewish woman. Forbes Under 30, LA baby.
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Joined July 2009
Too many college students go hungry while taking on a mountain of debt, and COVID has made this problem even worse. That’s why my Student Food Security Act would help low-income students access SNAP and help colleges support their students’ basic needs.
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Unlike its lengthy Passover counterpart, the Rosh Hashanah seder involves much less reading and features nine symbolic foods with one simple line of prayer accompanying each.More from @RachelSumekh at:
rebooting.com
Many Mizrahi and Sephardi Jewish families mark the Jewish New Year with a seder, literally meaning order. The tradition of a Rosh Hashanah seder dates back to Talmudic times. Unlike its lengthy...
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Thrilled to be partnered with the brilliant @RachelSumekh and @tannazie on #ErevYalda, an original Iranian-Jewish celebration on the eve of Yalda, the ancient Persian holiday marking the winter solstice. Can't wait to share our short doc about the experience w/ everyone.
From entrepreneur @RachelSumekh & food writer @tannazie, Erev Yalda is an original Iranian-Jewish celebration. Sumekh & Sassooni will curate, film & stream an Erev Yalda celebration along with a digital resource kit to guide audiences on how to host their own Erev Yalda night.
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Exclusive: Jewish Arts Org Reboot Studios Unveils 2024 Creator Fund Recipients
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Reboot Studios, the production arm of Jewish arts and culture nonprofit Reboot, announced the recipients of its 2024-25 Creator Fund.
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🌟 10 YEAR MEMBERSHIP GIVEAWAY 🌟 🎁 In the spirit of the Holidays, @herohealth is giving away one 10 YEAR MEMBERSHIP! Take the hassle out of taking meds 💊 To enter: 🧡 Like 🔁 Repost Follow @herohealth to find out on Jan 1st if you’re the winner! https://t.co/kGpyw9AIOm
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Together w/ our partners @GiantFoodStores @MartinsFoodMkts, we’re awarding $300,000 in grants to 60+ campuses (the largest one-time gift in our history)! We presented the first of many grants to @shippensburgU's pantry, Big Red’s Cupboard! Read more: https://t.co/rZAITnZMgs
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Many Mizrahi/ Sephardi Jewish families mark the #Jewish New Year with a seder featuring symbolic foods. Learn more about the current ties to the human rights uprising in #Iran, food justice & the seder from @RachelSumekh.
rebooting.com
Many Mizrahi and Sephardi Jewish families mark the Jewish New Year with a seder, literally meaning order. The tradition of a Rosh Hashanah seder dates back to Talmudic times. Unlike its lengthy...
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Things that trigger my migraines: 1. Stress 2. Red wine 3. The never ending spiral parking garage entryway at @TheBlocLA
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“A class-action lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on June 20 by former servers at Jon & Vinny’s…claims that the company denied servers tips, resulting in a reduction of take-home pay due to diner confusion regarding an 18% service fee.” https://t.co/nSE9Ka4NO6
latimes.com
A class-action lawsuit filed against the restaurant group that owns Jon & Vinny's has started a larger conversation on the ethics of service fees and tipping. L.A. Times readers share their thoughts.
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Republicans Declare Banning Universal Free School Meals As 2024 Priority
newrepublic.com
As states across the country move to make sure students are well fed, Republicans have announced their intention to fight back.
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Absolutely brilliant, charming and authentic panel for #LAtechweek featuring @ShivaniHonwad @anjalikundra_ and a room full of incredible #femalefounders #longLA
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Thank you @AricForMN not only for meeting with us today but for always for being a fighter for college students across MN! #HungerFreeCampus
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Went to LA's favorite #JonAndVinny for dinner. The receipt had a suggested tip of only 10% This is after they charge an 18% "service fee" which does not go to the wait/kitchen staff but directly to the restaurant. Apparently, they're not alone. https://t.co/4X3Ygil1gt
latimes.com
The L.A. city attorney is looking into a hospitality group that runs some of the trendiest restaurants in Hollywood over healthcare service fees tacked on to diners' bills.
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Morning inspo at our @JPACcalifornia panel on advancing Jewish social justice in a pluralistic world w/great insights from @RickChavezZbur @SenatorMenjivar @BetTzedek’s @btprez & @LA_Voice Rabbi Jocee Hudson, moderated by @RachelSumekh. #JPACCapitolSummit #CAJewishVoice ✡️✊🏻🙌🏻
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Love seeing @RachelSumekh moderating “Jewish Social Justice in a Pluralistic World” at @JPACcalifornia! @HIASrefugees is so lucky to see Allie’s like @RickChavezZbur, @CarolineMenjiv3, @BetTzedek’s Diego Cartagena, and @LAVoiceAction’s Rabbi Jocee Hudson speaking truth to power.
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The @IndianaUniv commencement speech this weekend highlighted incredible students – including @agrayan_gupta who started @SwipeHunger on campus 💕 gratitude to the students graduating who dedicated years of their undergrad to end #foodsecurity on campus https://t.co/vfYqGtoWFV
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And just like that, we’re nominated for a daytime Emmy award. Proud to be a part of this project @YouTube @makespringhill @KingJames
https://t.co/tFDzsT0z7o
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The state’s food assistance program is ending two temporary eligibility rules in June. Here's what you need to know: https://t.co/f9b6ElEEzL
laist.com
The state’s food assistance program is ending two temporary eligibility rules in June.
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The @jfunders session’s "strong turnout gave me hope that funders are ready to place bets on hopeful, systemic ideas that aim to solve some of our oldest problems,” @RachelSumekh told @EstherK
https://t.co/DqQaBFP4kb
ejewishphilanthropy.com
'Affinity group' project executive strives to educate JFN members about poverty and coordinate efforts to curb it
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Always a treat to speak with powerful and passionate @RachelSumekh about her work to move society (& #JewishPhilanthropy) to tackle #Hunger #foodinsecurity & #poverty in the USA. In @eJPhil
The @jfunders session’s "strong turnout gave me hope that funders are ready to place bets on hopeful, systemic ideas that aim to solve some of our oldest problems,” @RachelSumekh told @EstherK
https://t.co/DqQaBFP4kb
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What an honor to present a “Moonshot Idea” at the @jfunders conference! Thank you to @rabbirebecca for the invitation, @dpkenter for the photos (and mazal tov on the well-deserved award), fellow panelists @Bryfy and @RachelSumekh, and moderator Asian Poupko!
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