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Home to NY's Jewish Left, Jews For Racial & Economic Justice (JFREJ Action) fights for an NYC that funds care not cops.

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In 2016, Officer Wayne Isaacs shot and killed Delrawn Small. In the decade since, he’s lied and distorted his story, to argue that the murder he committed was…justified.

They say it’s justified, but there’s no justice.

The CCRB trial must move forward without further delay. The Public Advocate speaks behind a sign reading "#FireWayneIsaacs for Delrawn Small" as family members and advocates listen

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Who would’ve thought I’d end up working alongside some of the most incredible people I’ve ever met? Inspiring, powerful, joyful, and so much fun. Our politics are probably pretty obvious, but so is the love, solidarity, and joy that bring us together.

It was such a joy celebrating the Mazals with Jews for Racial & Economic Justice @jfrejnyc

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Food brings people together, and this gathering was a beautiful reminder of why we do what we do. 🌍❤️

We were honored to cater for 700 guests at an event hosted by @jfrejnyc (Jews for Racial & Economic Justice), serving a vibrant buffet inspired by flavors from around the world.

At Eat Offbeat, every dish tells a story, and every gathering is an opportunity to celebrate culture, connection, and community.

A heartfelt thank you to JFREJ for having us and to our incredible team for bringing it all to life! ✨

#EatOffbeat #JFREJ #NYCCatering #FoodBringsPeopleTogether #CommunityThroughFood

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Some photos of community, friends, colleagues, mentors, leaders, and more - at the @jfrejnyc Mazals last week 💗

I probably say this every year, but it gets more true every year, so it bears repeating:

To me, JFREJ has been more than just Jews organizing for Racial and Economic Justice. It's been my political home, and directly in some ways, indirectly in others, helped me build a real Jewish community in NYC, one that truly feels like home again.

So much love for this community, and the people who make it possible 💗

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Celebrating @jfrejnyc with friends and future colleagues at the 36th annual Mazals 🧡 Happy Anniversary JFREJ!

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🔥 JUST LAUNCHED: The Caring Majority Election Defense Guidebook! – a bilingual resource to help you prepare for the midterm elections so we can defend Medicaid and home care, and win a more caring New York! (Swipe for Spanish!)

Read for info on: ✅ Get Out the Vote (GOTV) resources ✅ Know Your Rights info if ICE is present at polling sites ✅ Voting access info for older adults and people with disabilities

Read the guidebook ASAP to make sure you’re prepared for the midterms and share it far and wide!
➡️ nycaringmajority.org/defend-democracy

Shoutout to @LookLoud for designing many of the graphics featured in the guidebook. Give them a follow!

Let’s defend our democracy and win big for care at the polls this November.

#ElectionDefense #GOTV #VotingAccess #Medicaid #HomeCare Protecting Medicaid and home care ultimately depends on a functioning democracy where votes count and constituents can safely cast them.

New Yorkers with a relationship to home care are the exact populations most at risk of being pushed out of the electorate: immigrant workers wary of ICE activity at polling sites, and older and disabled New Yorkers who already face access barriers to voting.

Graphic: Overdue. They’d rather rig the rules than fund health care.

Accessibility is everything! READ & SHARE this guide to defend our democracy & ensure the will of the people is heard at the ballot box during the 2026 midterm elections!

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This past Sunday we hosted Jewish Currents Live: A Day of Politics and Culture in Brooklyn.

We’ll be reflecting on JC Live for a long time (and there are many more photos to come!). But the heart of the day was unquestionably the 1500 people who showed up in the rain—plus hundreds more who tuned in online—to discuss, to debate, to connect, and to build. Here are just a few photos of the folks who made this day special.

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JC Live was a collective effort made possible by many, many hands. Thank you to:
- Our 24 (!) partner organizations
- The 50+ speakers and performers who traveled from near and far
- Our production partner, Dangerously Persistent
- Our host venue, BAM, and their incredible staff
- Our photographers Marissa Alper, Maya Coplin, Rafael Shimunov,and Emily Teague (all photos in this post are by @rafternoon and @marissaalper)
- The 100+ volunteers who made the day run smoothly
- @koskaffe, who fed our volunteers and speakers
- Our generous donors, without whom none of this could have happened!

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@acacia_mag @americancouncilforjudaism @ayinpress @thebafflermag @brooklyninstitute @bostonworkerscircle @thedrift_mag @equatormagazine @readhammerandhope @haymarketbooks @theimeu @inthesetimesmag @ifnotnoworg @theintercept @jacobinmag @jewishliberationfund @jfrejnyc @jewishvoiceforpeace @readlux @nationmag @nplusonemag @pushcartjudaica @zeteo

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במקום שאין איש איז אַ הערינג אויך אַ פֿיש‎

Where there is no worthy person, even a
herring is a fish

Two weeks of museums, movements, minyanim, and more. Schools of worthy fish.

@museumofcityny
@halachicleft
@jfrejnyc
@minyanmerchav
@jewishdiasporamovement
@tcarted

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Last week, Hand in Hand's NYC members and staff joined in celebrating 36 years of @jfrejnyc 🎉

The night was filled with celebration and reflection, especially given the shooting of Oscar Belgal in the Bronx earlier that day. It was a salve to be among JFREJ members, Hand in Hand members, and so many other allies and friends who came together to celebrate another year of building a just and caring world. It was also a reminder that Hand in Hand’s very founding happened because JFREJ members came together to stand in solidarity and fight for the rights and protections of domestic workers in New York. We continue to show up in those fights, whether that means protecting immigrant domestic workers and neighbors or fighting for stronger protections and enforcement.

We’re grateful for our continued partnership after all these years. Mazel tov, JFREJ!

#CaringMajority #TheMazals

[Image descriptions of a carousel of photos from The Mazals event. ID 1: A group of 2 white people and 2 Latine women smiling widely while holding large signs, two in circle shape that read: Housing for All, Universal Childcare & Homecare, and another shaped like a bodega coffee cup that reads: New York is for Everyone.

ID 2: A Latine person holding a large sign in the shape of a bodega coffee cup that reads: New York is for Everyone, and a large sign in the shape of a bagel, smiling widely.

ID 3: An white woman with silver shoulder-length hair, wearing a green sleeveless blouse, smiling while holding a sign that reads: Share the Wealth.

ID 4: An older white woman with short silver hair, wearing glasses and a white top and gray sweater, smiling widely while holding her arms out.

ID 5: A vase on top of a table, with some leaves and flowers, with a small piece of paper leaning against it's base that reads: Share Your Care Story.

ID 6: Selfie of a white man wearing and two Latine people and one white woman, all smiling widely.

Image descriptions continue in the comments below.] A group of 2 white women and 2 Latine people smiling widely while holding large signs, two in circle shape that read: Housing for All, Universal Childcare & Homecare, and another shaped like a bodega coffee cup that reads: New York is for Everyone.

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We are here building the future. Coverage of our skill building bootcamp in the Jewish Telegraph Agency.

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Yesterday, we showed up at Councilmember Feliz’s Bronx office with one ask: hold a hearing on the CURB Act.

Instead, we were met with police barricades, a shut-down block, and counterprotesters who put hands on people in our group while NYPD officers watched.

This is how the SRG handles peaceful protest. It’s time for accountability.

27 Council Members already back Int. 796. Councilmember Feliz, schedule the hearing.

Disband the SRG. Pass the CURB Act. ✊

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We are here building the future. Coverage of our skill building bootcamp in the Jewish Telegraph Agency.

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