The electoral arm of Jews For Racial & Economic Justice (
@JFREJNYC
Action), The Jewish Vote is electing transformational, progressive leaders against big money.
We are so proud to, once again, endorse
@JamaalBowmanNY
for Congress in NY-16! Our members helped propel his insurgent campaign to victory in 2020. Four years later, so much has changed about NY, our elections, and the world…but one thing hasn’t: We're still
#JewsForJamaal
.
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New York's Muslim and Jewish Progressives make history and join forces to elect Cynthia Nixon and Jumaane Williams for New York Governor and Lt Governor this Thursday!
Shabbat Shalom
@CynthiaNixon
@JumaaneWilliams
@MDCNY
and ALL of our New York family. (Part 1/2)
#AskBloomberg
why millions of completely innocent men, predominantly black and Latinos, had their names entered into a comprehensive police database effectively turning them into permanent police suspects while he was mayor.
We’re signing off for
#RoshHashanah
...but before we do, we’re petitioning
@nytopinion
to rescind their endorsement of
@NYGovCuomo
following his divisive smearing of
@CynthiaNixon
.
Please sign. Here’s to a sweet new year and hate-free New York in 5779.
Thread.
Trump accused Jewish Democrats of “disloyalty” this week. Many have pointed out how dangerous this centuries-old accusation has been, leading to violence and expulsion.
It also destroys movements. Here's a story from US history of the disloyalty accusation against Jews.
Some in our community have convinced NY electeds that the best way to stand w/ Jewish NYers is by going on propaganda trips to Israel.
We reject that wholeheartedly; if you want to stand w/ Jewish NYers, tell us what you’re doing to address issues of racial & economic justice!
In 1939, Hitler was on his 6th concentration camp. Meanwhile 20000 Americans filled Madison Square Garden for the largest Nazi gathering in US history.
The man who charged the stage? Isadore Greenbaum. 26. A plumber's helper from Brooklyn.
Full vid:
We invite all Jewish New Yorkers — all NYers, period — to join us in condemning these mailers and their use of division, fear, and ugly stereotypes to mislead Jewish voters, smear a progressive Black leader like
@JamaalBowmanNY
, and try to divide our communities.
#JewsForJamaal
It’s time to coalesce around a
#UnityTicket
of progressive champions!
Together we can transform our city government and win a New York that prioritizes the needs of all our communities, not just the wealthy few.
Why are Trump real estate billionaires so obsessed with this small race in Trump's old Queens neighborhood?
Because a renter who was a
@BernieSanders
organizer is running. And she has ideas about renter's rights.
Her name is Moumita Ahmed
@disruptionary
, via
@MattBinder
We endorse
@BernieSanders
for President!
“If ever there was a time in the modern history of our country when we are all in this together, this is that moment. Now is the time for solidarity." - Zayde
We couldn't agree more.
#JewsforBernie
#NotMeUs
AIPAC stands with progressives so proudly that they endorsed over 100 candidates who promote the Big Lie about the 2020 election, and they quietly funneled hundreds of thousands into shell PACs to smear progressive candidates in 2022.
AIPAC proudly stands with the millions of progressive Americans who don’t check their values at the door when it comes to standing with Israel—a US ally and liberal democracy that champions justice and equality.
.
@JFREJNYC
members overwhelmingly voted to endorse
@Dianne4NYC
as our Ranked Choice
#1
for NYC Mayor!
Dianne is a visionary whose exciting policy proposals are precisely what JFREJ and The Jewish Vote have been fighting for, with the boldest plan by far to
#DefundTheNYPD
!
Shabbat Shalom to
@BernieSanders
& the
#NotMeUs
movement.
As Zayde said last week, if ever there was a time in the modern history of our country when we are all in this together, this is that moment. Now is the time for solidarity.
#JewsforBernie
RIGHT NOW American Jews are holding a sit-in at NYC’s Metropolitan Republican Club, which, like the entire Republican Party, has embraced and encouraged violent white nationalists.
#WeAreHere
as Jews and allies to demand
@GOP
reject white nationalism.
#EndWhiteNationalism
.
Exodus 8:21
For if you do not let my people go, behold, I will send swarms of flies on you & on your servants & on your people and into your houses; & the houses of the Egyptians will be full of swarms of flies, & also the ground on which they dwell.
#FreeThemAll
#TheFly2020
In
#NY16
the
@JamaalBowmanNY
energy was palpable this weekend.
#jewsforjamaal
are joining with our neighbors – in the streets and in the voting booth – in demanding an end to segregated schools & displacement.
What’s the deal with the organizations/people that have rescinded Stringer endorsements?
I’ve seen a few who say they now support “Morales and Wiley” when their original endorsements had Morales
#2
and Wiley
#3
.
It should still be ranked! Call
@Dianne4NYC
your
#1
!
The Jewish Vote exists b/c Jews AREN’T a single-issue voting bloc. We’re tired of being treated like one. If
@AndrewYang
wants to win our votes, he should focus on
#TaxTheRich
, Defund the Police, a
#GreenNewDeal
—NOT equating a nonviolent human rights tactic to literal Nazis.
McConnell said some version of this a number of times in tonight’s debate: “Do you want somebody from New York setting the agenda” — referring to Schumer leading a dem senate majority.
The Jewish Vote endorses
@yuhline
for
#NY10
!
She always shows up for her constituents, particularly those struggling with food & housing insecurity, and supporting Jewish & Asian New Yorkers in the aftermath of hate violence. Let's send her to Congress!
American Jews in NY, TX, NC, MI, and PA are speaking out against AIPAC’s attacks on progressives.
AIPAC's Republican-funded Super PAC has big money. But we have people power — and we’re making it clear what
#TheJewishVote
is really for. Learn more:
Who is afraid of the
@DemSocialists
? Apparently 50+ members of the NYS Assembly, who are cynically using a poorly worded question about trips to Israel as an excuse to undermine one of the few groups willing & able to challenge corporate Democrats!
52 Assembly Democrats - more than half the conference - sign on to a statement from
@DanRosenthalNYC
not just denouncing the Israel question on
@nycDSA
's questionnaire, but saying the organization *shouldn't "be welcome in the halls of our legislature."*
"Bowman is now the target of a coordinated smear campaign that aims to defeat him in the June Democratic primary by using coded appeals to white voters."
A must-read from
@JFREJNYC
executive director
@audrey_sasson
& former
@NYWFP
director
@sochiesays
:
Dianne Morales has commit to cutting the NYPD’s budget by 3 billion dollars, more than any other mayoral candidate. Do with that information what you will
Right-wingers launching a new PAC—as if we need another one—to attack politicians in New York who speak out for Palestine. Their name is the “Real Jewish Vote”—a swipe at
@TheJewishVote
Hey NY Jews, not buying the "apologies" for the heinous mailing from Cuomo and
@nydems
?
Join
@CynthiaNixon
@TheJewishVote
& progressive Jews meet at Zabar's Sunday Sep 9, 5PM for apples, honey and a very meaningful
#Jews4Cynthia
erev Rosh Hashanah.
.
@yuhline
has had deep ties to the Jewish community her entire life. During the height of the pandemic, she was on the front lines delivering kosher meals to Jewish New Yorkers, while
@danielsgoldman
peaced out and left the rest of us behind. (1/2)
Yesterday, I met with Holocaust survivors. As someone whose grandmother escaped antisemitism to come to this country, I really encourage
@yuhline
to spend some time doing the same, before her next offensive antisemitic "mistake" hurts so many in our community.
The
#JewsForMoumita
phone bank party is SUNDAY!
Let's make progressive history in NYC's first Ranked Choice Voting election in 100 years and elect Moumita Ahmed (
@disruptionary
) for
@NYCCouncil
!
7PM ET, RSVPs are filling up fast:
Mazel Tov to Brad Lander!!
New York City has a new "Chief Accountability Officer", and it's Comptroller
@BradLander
, the progressive veteran coming from decades of our multi faith, multi racial movements and the first
@JFREJNYC
member ever elected to a citywide office!
After hearing Jean Kim’s accusations against Comptroller Scott Stringer, we can no longer in good conscience maintain our support for his candidacy. We are rescinding our endorsement.
Please read The Jewish Vote Steering Committee’s statement here:
As the very first New York grassroots group to endorse and fight for
@JamaalBowmanNY
, we are happy to finally say....
MAZEL TOV CONGRESSMEMBER JAMAAL BOWMAN!
#JewsforJamaal
Whaddaya know... "Dem voters in Rep. Bowman's district support a ceasefire in Israel’s war in Gaza & overwhelmingly disapprove of Israeli PM Netanyahu, according to a new poll...Jewish voters were even less likely to have a positive view of Netanyahu."
#JewsForJamaal
are all across the district today talking to people who voted early or can’t wait to vote for
@JamaalBowmanNY
this Tuesday.
The Bronx is feeling that
#Bowmentum
and we couldn’t be more ready for this rockstar candidate.
Jews in Westchester know that
@RepBowman
always shows up for us & our community - and now we're showing up for him. We say NO to AIPAC coming into our district to create conflict.
Article from
@jacobkornbluh
@jdforward
:
This morning, 11 Jews were murdered by a white nationalist inspired by the president’s antisemitic and xenophobic rhetoric.
This is what
@GOP
sees as “winning.” This is why they won’t get
#TheJewishVote
.
🕯🕯💖 BIG NEWS 💖🕯🕯
On Friday, 5/28, we are ushering in Shabbat with
@Dianne4NYC
&
@mayawiley
, our
#1
&
#2
endorsed candidates for NYC Mayor.
This will be their first joint event and we are so excited to host it.
Come break bread with us:
Born out of
@JFREJNYC
's 30 years of organizing on streets and through halls of power against mass incarceration, we at
@TheJewishVote
have
never seen the office of District Attorney look this good for New Yorkers. That is why we endorse
@CabanForQueens
. Vote Tuesday
#QueensDA
Today, we came together as Jews and Muslims to reject the white nationalism the
@GOP
has normalized.
They may use force and violence, but our love and solidarity will always be stronger. We are the majority. And we will win.
#WeAreHere
#EndWhiteNationalism
📸
@amandamarmor
We also can’t help but notice how unfortunately limiting it is to refer to Jewish voters as if our only needs and concerns in this election, or any election, are about Israel.
Guess what? Polling shows that’s not even in the top 15 priority issues for Jewish voters ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Can’t help but notice that there have been numerous stories focusing on Israel and an outdated notion of "the Jewish vote" in
#NY16
but not *a single* story focused on the Black and Latino/a voters who make up the majority. 🤔
Today in Queens and all across this city,
@JFREJNYC
members are celebrating our newest City Council member Tiffany Cabán!
@tiffany_caban
will bring a transformative platform on public safety to New York City and undoubtedly be at the heart of building the care economy we deserve
As Jewish New Yorkers, we have a clear stake AND a key role to play in the movement to
#RejectAIPAC
. AIPAC is backing George Latimer’s primary challenge against progressive champion
@JamaalBowmanNY
, who we've proudly endorsed!
#JewsForJamaal
📣 A change in our mayoral endorsement:
@mayawiley
is now our
#1
ranked choice for NYC Mayor.
Maya’s commitment to the care economy, her willingness to stand up to police unions, her expertise creating & embedding racial equity policies in local govt, are what we need right nowz
We know Mazel Tov doesn’t cut it, but we still want to send Jamaal a congratulations and thank you letter from the
#JewsForJamaal
family so that he knows we’ll continue to have his back in Congress.
Will you sign our Mazel Tov to Jamaal?
#NY16
Rep. Jamaal Bowman on Columbia U arrests, congressional hearing:
“Palestinian freedom is not a threat to Jewish safety. And pretending that it is, makes a mockery of our shared humanity and progress toward our collective liberation.“
ENDORSEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT: The Jewish Vote proudly endorses
@JumaaneWilliams
for NY Governor! We need a compassionate Governor willing to break from Cuomo's regime of cruelty and invest in the care economy, and who is truly accountable to the people, not the donor class.
"The bottom line is: America doesn’t have a public education problem. America has a values problem. We have never valued the poor. We have never valued immigrants. We have never valued the Black & Latinx community, women, children w/ special needs, or English language learners."
"If we are serious about properly educating all children, we must get serious about how our policies inflict toxic stress and chronic trauma ... and we must embrace our beautiful diversity of intelligence," writes
@jamaalbowmanny
.
Listen to
@AOC
and vote for
@bradlander
for comptroller so we can implement public solar & public banking in NYC! This is how we win an NYC for the many.
Hey
@SenateDems
: American Jews would rather you NOT buddy up with the white nationalist GOP to stifle the 1st Amendment.
Now more than ever, freedom of speech is sacred. Time for the Dems &
@SenSchumer
to fully reject dangerous & unconstitutional attacks on civil rights.
🚨 Today at 5:30pm the Senate is voting on a bill promoting state laws that suppress the right to boycott Israel — even though multiple judges have found such laws to be unconstitutional.
It's up to us to tell our Senators: Hands off the right to boycott.
Mazel Tov Shahana Hanif!!
Organizing with our sister for years, there is nothing
@ShahanaFromBK
didn't bring to the table for community every day.
Now she brings her fight for community care and justice to City Council and
@JFREJNYC
hearts are full.
"If someone who holds public office can't denounce and distance themselves from someone who so clearly embraces white nationalist ideology, he doesn't deserve that office, and we're going to vote him out on Tuesday.”
—
@keren_soffer
of
#TheJewishVote
Peter King's principles were racist and violent. Schumer, if Peter King talked about Jewish folks like us the way he talks about Muslims would you still be lauding him?
#OkSchumer
.
Peter King stood head & shoulders above everyone else
He’s been principled & never let others push him away from his principles
He’s fiercely loved America, Long Island, and his Irish heritage and left a lasting mark on all 3
I will miss him in Congress & value his friendship
.
@AndrewYang
told the NYPD “I will have your back.” His exact words.
We’ve had 8 years w a mayor who waxes poetic about his progressive values while failing to have the backs of Black & Brown New Yorkers in the face of NYPD abuse & civil liberties violations. No more. Not again.
If
@nytopinion
maintains its endorsement, it will signal to Cuomo there’s no serious price to be paid for engaging in this kind of hateful smear or trafficking in lies.
#Mailergate
So while Jews prepare for the impact of Trump's latest antisemitic dog whistles, we keep our eyes firmly on the prize, organizing with all people facing unrelenting attacks.
History teaches we can't only be
#DisloyalToTrump
. We must fiercely grow our loyalty to each other.
1/ 🗳️🍉 We at
@JFREJNYC
have endorsed the campaign to
#LeaveItBlank
for Gaza. Like
#uncommitted
campaigns around the U.S.,
#LeaveItBlank
is a protest tactic to pressure Biden to use his power & leverage to end the war in Gaza immediately. Pledge your vote:
We don't need to imagine
@AndrewYang
's terrible vision for immigrant street vendors, here it is filmed by a JFREJ member.
Tomorrow's NYC follows
@VendorPower
's lead, not the NYPD's.
Why we’re
#JewsForYuhLine
: A letter from Jewish
#NY10
voters expressing our strong support for Assembly member
@Yuhline
’s candidacy, to represent our communities in Congress. Read on:
We proudly work with
@nycDSA
& others to transform NY politics. Together we’re making big strides protecting renters & frontline workers, fighting for healthcare &
#DefundthePolice
. With a wave of electoral wins, we’re poised to take on entrenched power across the city even more.
.
@JamaalBowmanNY
: “did you hear the California congress members back there try to claim their state has the best bagels?”
@CoriBush
: “I don’t want to fight, but in Missouri, we slice them like bread”