A thread🧵: Let's talk about
#antisemitism
. It manifests on the right. It manifests on the left. It can even manifest in the center. It's in politics. It's on college campuses. It's seen at the core for many, if not most, forms of extremism. It's been mainstreamed. It's in media.
It doesn't matter where
#antisemitism
is showing up. WE MUST ALL condemn it every single day. The Jewish community is hurting. Please use your voice to speak up, share facts, and stand up against the vile hatred.
It's called the oldest hatred for a reason. Yet so many don't seem outraged by it even in 2022.
@ADL
's annual audit of antisemitic incidents in 2021 showed the highest number on record since tracking started. 2,717-an average of more than 7 per day, a 34% increase year over year.
I'm proud to work for
@ADL
in the
@ADL_WashDC
region where we are working hard to fight antisemitism and other forms of hatred and bigotry. Please join us in fighting hate for good.
#fighthateforgood
#antisemitism
I’m honored to serve as the new Regional Director for
@ADL_WashDC
. It’s a privilege to follow an incredible mentor,
@doron_ezickson
. Breaking glass ceilings as the first woman in this role in DC!!
#fighthateforgood
My youngest child is both Jewish and LGBTQ+. I fear for her/their safety every single day.
#Antisemitism
and Anti-LGBTQ+ hate are like a Venn diagram of extremism and hate. That’s why I will never stop fighting for her/their rights.
#LGBTQIA
359 anti-Israel incidents reported in 2021-22 academic year on college campuses. And these are related to anti-Zionism and anti-Israel rhetoric well beyond legitimate criticism of the Israeli government. Read the report here:
Fighting for what is right is hard. Fighting antisemitism is hard. Some days I’m exhausted. I wonder if I’m making a difference. But tonight I gave a presentation on antisemitism & extremism at an interfaith event & it gave me hope. We are stronger if we speak out together!
At last night’s
@IsraelinUSA
Hanukkah reception, as I walked in and out, protesters got literally in my face to try to video me and call me and others “murderers” and “Nazis” and some even threatened harm. We will continue to fight against this hatred and bring home hostages.
At last night’s
@IsraelinUSA
Hanukkah reception, a somber event focused on hostages still in Gaza, we were harassed by screaming protesters. Our Regional Director
@mermirmanweisel
spoke out today about the importance of being a light in this darkness.
#BeTheLight
#BringThemHome
The Senate advanced the bipartisan
#RespectForMarriageAct
, which will protect over 1 million American families. Securing the freedom to marry is an important & necessary safeguard that must be preserved in federal law.
A 🧵: I am a Jew. I am an American Jew. I am a Jewish American. I am a proud Jew. I am a Zionist. I am critical of the U.S. government. I am critical of the Israeli government. I believe Israel has every right to exist. I believe Jewish people have historical ties to the land.
My 15 year old joined for a live in studio discussion with
@FitzFox5DC
to talk about antisemitism here in our community. It was exciting for her to see the behind the scenes footage and how it gets broadcast. Good discussion about combatting it at home.
Just gonna leave this quote from Elle Woods here.
Elle: For that matter, any masturbatory emissions, where the sperm is clearly not seeking an egg, could be termed reckless abandonment. Professor Callahan: You've just won your case.
#abortionrights
#abortionishealthcare
@CaitlynnPeetz14
@MCPS
this is not sustainable. I hate virtual school but for the month of January it’s crucial right now. My kids schools went from in the 3% range to well over 6% overnight. Lots more cases. Staff & students. We have to take that step back.
More antisemitic fliers in VA this weekend. I told
@13NewsNow
GDL is a rabidly antisemitic group of individuals spreading hateful myths & conspiracy theories about Jews. Thankful that AG
@JasonMiyaresVA
created a task force to combat antisemitism in VA.
Chag Sameach! Happy Hanukkah! ✡️🕎 May these lights shine brightly the next 8 nights and show the world how proud we are to be Jews. We are resilient. We are strong. We will not cower to hate. Fight hate for good.
#Hanukkah2022
In case anyone is wondering, it’s possible to criticize the Israeli government without being antisemitic. But when you protest in front of Jewish owned businesses, synagogues, harass Jews on the street, say a Hanukkah lighting is controversial…you are acting antisemitic.
My heart goes out to my Congressman
@RepRaskin
& longtime leader who has taught me so much over the years. Wishing him a speedy recovery as he is a strong, incredibly talented & powerful individual who has pushed through tough challenges before.
Thank you to
@GovWesMoore
for being one of the keynotes at our closing plenary today at the
@ADL
#NLS2023
. It was so wonderful to spend some time catching up beforehand about how we can continue our incredible partnership with you in the fight against hatred and bigotry.
Exciting new professional update! I’ve been promoted to
@ADL_WashDC
’s Deputy Regional Director. I’m so honored to be a part of the incredible team
@ADL
as we work to fight hate for good.
As a mom of an LGBTQIA+ 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️kid, I’m a proud ally and
#notafraidtosaygay
. If you haven’t seen why this hashtag is trending, please immediately go look.
#lgbtqia
Mazel tov to Meredith Weisel (
@mermirmanweisel
) on your well-deserved promotion to
@ADL_WashDC
Regional Director. We know you will do a wonderful job.
Pronouns don’t hurt anyone. They’re a sign of respect. They’re literally just words that make people feel included. Election denial, conspiracy theories, misinformation & disinformation may also just be words but they do hurt people. Both physically & emotionally. Remember that.
Once again my own community has been affected by antisemitism. The only words I can really muster after working on this today is that my heart breaks. 💔
#Antisemitism
ADL DC,
@AJCGlobal
DC,
@JCRCgw
, and
@JFGW
are angered and disgusted by the additional acts of antisemitic graffiti and vandalism in our region this weekend.
Read our full joint statement at
🧵Incredible morning at
@NCJW
Rally for Abortion Justice. The inspirational
@SheilaKatz1
& her team put together an amazing program of speakers. Proud to also see my own Shaare Torah
@RabbiAnnieL
&
@yosgold
be on stage telling their stories & singing. 1/2
As of today, my bill HB 2132 (2021) is now in effect.
The LGBTQ+ panic defense is now prohibited in Virginia.
(And, yes, this will apply to the murder in Blacksburg.)
Hate in America:
Yesterday, the head of an antisemitic and white supremacist group (and his supporters) dropped banners over the 405 in Los Angeles. One banner read, "Kanye is right about the Jews.”
Our final announcement of honorees is about two incredible young individuals who are doing amazing work in their communities fighting for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. How poignant to highlight them today.
@Jack_Petocz
and
@zandermoricz
cannot wait to honor you both!
Our final Concert Against Hate Kay Family Award honorees are young and inspiring activists
@Jack_Petocz
and
@zandermoricz
. Jack and Zander receive this award for the effort in creating a more just and inclusive world. Learn more about them on November 14. .
To close out
#PrideMonth
, I joined a number of LGBTQ people at the
@WhiteHouse
(including my fellow National Transgender State Legislators Caucus member Sen.
@SarahEMcBride
) in sharing our coming out stories.
For a lot of us, it's a process. It takes time.
When you’re finalizing plans for the In Concert Against Hate tonight, but wake up to messages about antisemitic graffiti and vandalism in your own community. This is every day. This is why we do the concert. This is why
@ADL
exists.
#fighthateforgood
Once again, the Jewish community is the target of unfettered hate as seen in horrific messages in Bethesda today. We are working with Law Enforcement to find the source. Hate has no place here. If you have anything to report, please fill out this form .
Today, I was proud to join leaders at
@ADL
’s National Leadership Summit to affirm that hate has no place in Maryland.
We see the rise in antisemitism and hate and we are taking action to build an inclusive state where every Marylander feels safe.
🧵Here’s how:
I’m not sure I can even put into words what it was like to speak today at the March on Washington
#MOW60
beside my inspirational colleague
@SJGoodman
. So proud to work at
@ADL
and the partnership today with
@NationalAction
@DrumMajorInst
and so many other leaders.
Proud to be here
@ADL
’s
#NeverIsNow
conference talking about ways to speak out about antisemitism, hate & extremism. Absolutely incredible speakers. And glad to have joined my fellow panelists talking about antisemitism, anti-Zionism & anti-Israel rhetoric.
#neverisnow
This weekend, approx. 15 individuals associated with the virulently antisemitic Goyim Defense League (GDL) distributed propaganda and held protests across Florida, boosting antisemitic conspiracy theories and hurling slurs at pedestrians.
More ⤵️
I'm not surprised that the
@sunrisemvmt
who so often co-opts native spaces has shown once again how it has no understanding of what it means to be indigenous. Jewish ancestral homelands are the land of Israel.
Oh hey look what finally happened.
@adidas
it’s about time. So glad to be part of an organization like
@ADL
who called on adidas immediately to reevaluate its partnership with Ye.
Breaking News: Adidas cut ties with Kanye West, ending what may have been his most significant corporate fashion partnership after he made antisemitic remarks.
I got to see the great & fabulous
@CarlyPildis
today in person in real life for like the first time in almost 3 years!! I’d say that’s a great Wednesday.
In my own community - first day of school today an antisemitic symbol is reported to be drawn by a student. Yesterday antisemitic graffiti is reported under a bridge.
We say “Hate has no home here,” but it does still show up. We must never turn our backs. We must keep fighting.
I'm disgusted by the antisemitic graffiti sprayed under the Josiah Henson parkway bridge in North Bethesda.
The county is working to remove this hate speech.
When neo-Nazis threaten the Jewish community with a National “Day of Hate,” we respond with resolve & solidarity. Celebrate a
#ShabbatOfPeaceNotHate
this weekend & let everyone know we won't be intimidated. Retweet this & sign our ADL call for action now:
On
@wmata
for the first time in 2 years. I’ve been driving down past week for a few days in the office. I scan my metro card & see $582! Whoa it’s like winning the lottery. Hmmmm with gas prices going up maybe I’ll be on metro more. Decisions decisions.
National coming out day is celebrated every day here in support of the incredible teen behind this gorgeous flag!! 🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
#NationalComingOutDay
We are appalled by new model policies in VA that rollback protections for transgender students. School policies should embrace, not restrict, our students’ identities. We urge our community to speak up & push back against these measures. Find out how: .
Baby Boomers have been running the country for nearly three decades. Some successes, a number of disappointments. It’s time to pass the baton to younger generations — Millennials & Gen Z. Pls join us for conversation tonite on
@CNN
with
@ACCooper
about my new book on subject.
Honored & privileged to be on the stage today with
@HillelIntl
President & CEO
@AdamL
and GW student Allison Stone as we discussed campus and K-12
#Antisemitism
at
@ADL
#NLS2023
. Together there is a path forward.
So incredibly proud to be a part of
@ADL
today. The extremists groups must be held accountable for their role in planning & carrying out the violent attack on Jan 6.
Today, we announced we'll be representing the District of Columbia in a case seeking to hold these groups accountable for their role in planning and carrying out the violent and deadly January 6, 2021 attack.
Watch live ⤵️
Today I’m celebrating my 2 year anniversary with
@ADL
@ADL_WashDC
. It’s been an incredible 2 years & looking forward to accomplishing so much more in the fight for good. With all the difficult news about COVID, this treat delivery from our DC team made me smile.
Those who claim to stand up for women everywhere say
#NoExcuse
,
#MeToo
,
#BelieveWomen
– but apparently that doesn’t apply to Israeli women. The hypocrisy is sickening. The dehumanization is despicable. And the failure to
#BelieveIsraeliWomen
is a failure for women everywhere.
The SNL monologue was horrific. He both amplified and normalized
#Antisemitism
. The fact people were laughing in the audience is also incredibly disturbing. This is not ok.
We shouldn't expect
@DaveChappelle
to serve as society's moral compass, but disturbing to see
@nbcsnl
not just normalize but popularize
#antisemitism
. Why are Jewish sensitivities denied or diminished at almost every turn? Why does our trauma trigger applause?
Very upsetting to see this at my Alma mater
@AmericanU
@AmericanUAlum
. Our
@ADL_WashDC
will be investigating this & offering our support to the university & students.
We've been made aware of antisemitic graffiti at
@AmericanU
- 2 swastikas, Nazi SS bolts and a Star of David drawn in a dorm bathroom
We’re reaching out to the university to ask how they will address this incident and offer our support.
#NoFearRally
is only 3 days away. Proud to be working on this for
@ADL
@ADL_WashDC
with
@ElishaWiesel
and many others across all ideological, political & denominational spectrums. We must say no to
#Antisemitism
& all forms of hate. You can register here:
On one side MTG says being asked to wear a mask or be vaccinated is the same abuse Jews suffered being murdered in the Holocaust. On the other side Jews are beaten, berated in streets & told Hitler was right simply bc of the I/P conflict. It’s exhausting for us.
#antisemitism
We're grateful to announce a new partnership w/
@GLAAD
to fight hate-fueled violence. Jewish & LGBTQ+ people, including LGBTQ+ Jews, have experienced thousands of hate crimes in recent years, making our partnership more urgent than ever. Read more:
Big news for DC Jews: the nation's capital is getting its second kosher meat restaurant.
HaMakom — owned by the team behind the popular Schmaltz Bros food truck — plans to open next month at
@GWHillel
.
The nationwide extremist "Day of Hate" campaign planned for this Saturday is meant to be intimidating and divide us, but we will remain united in our kindness and positivity. Join us and
@Chabad
in celebrating
#ShabbatOfPeaceNotHate
.
Too many have viewed
#antisemitism
as a political prop instead of an increasing threat that we ALL must take seriously. We are proud to be part of
@CNN
’s new special report– Rising Hate: Antisemitism in America. Watch it this Sunday, Aug 21 at 9 pm ET.
We commend chairman
@Willcsmithjr
of the MD senate judicial proceedings committee for calling out the appropriation of Holocaust imagery. This symbol is not only an act of moral outrage, but also represents an attempt to downplay the enormity of the Holocaust.
Disturbing to learn that white supremacist graffiti was found at Walter Johnson HS & in Bethesda. There is no place for hateful language in our community. We're monitoring the situation, appreciate the school’s quick response & call for an investigation.
Pro-choice doesn’t mean pro-abortion. Full stop. Pro-choice means that we get to CHOOSE what is best for our health, both mental & physical. It’s that simple. Our individual right to privacy of our own medical decisions.
#abortionrights
#AbortionIsHealthcare
Reading a book with an LGBTQ+ character will not make your kid LGBTQ+. Reading a book about heterosexuals won’t make your kid straight. Learning about families with 2 moms, 2 dads, 2 non-binary parents isn’t indoctrination. It’s learning about our wonderful diverse community.
9pm Tuesday night & the hamentaschen are made & baked. Most even stayed together! 🤣Chocolate, Cherry, and some chocolate Cherry this year. Yummmm! Bring on Purim.
#Purim2022
#hamentaschen
I see anti-Zionism is trending again. I’d like to offer this very important
@ADL
guide to help explain the myth that Anti-Zionism or Criticism of Israel is Never Antisemitic.
Collins, Murkowski, and Romney all to support Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Really looking forward to seeing this historic nomination go through!!
#ConfirmJudgeJackson
#KBJ