These comments are truly painful for American Jews and our allies who genuinely care about collective freedom. Israel is a Jewish state; calling it “racist” for the crime of existing is an antisemitic trope. We hope our many allies @USProgressives Caucus will set record straight

https://twitter.com/bsamuels0/status/1680293477014290434

Actually caring about 2SS requires acknowledging humanity/right to selfdetermination of *both* peoples. There are legit policy criticisms of Israel.Calling it “a racist state” isn’t “criticism” it’s demonization. It helps no one & harms Jews. It’s feeding the beast of antiZionism

Open Letter to Friends & Allies on Antisemitic Terror Attack @ Cong Beth Shalom
Friends & allies to the Jewish people,
As you know, this past weekend, after an ostensibly homeless gunman was welcomed into a TX shul, he took hostage a Rabbi & 3 innocent Shabbat worshippers. 1/ Jews the world over held our collective breath for 11 hours, praying that this synagogue attack would end differently than others in searingly recent memory.
Our gratitude & awe are immeasurable––that no innocent blood was spilled; for the courage and heroism of the hostages; 2/

1/ It is true that antisemitism is divisive & benefits those who rely on division & fear for their power.

So why are these people, who claim to be progressive, promoting AND covering up antisemitism in the progressive mvmt? Well-known antisemites have NO place defining antisem. 2/ @RashidaTlaib @PeterBeinart @BarbaraRansby @marclamonthill It is inherently & egregiously antisemitic for you to claim to speak for American Jews.

This panel is anti-Jewish on so many levels, while claiming to be about "dismantling antisemitism."

Our open letter to @AOC @RepAOC share w #ZionessSpeaksForMe
"We are deeply troubled that you have decided to pull out of event honoring the life & legacy of former Israeli PM Rabin, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate who paid the ultimate price for his commitment to peace & justice" @aoc @repaoc There is so much about you that inspires, activates, & empowers so many AmericanJews, who overwhelmingly hold same commitment to social, racial, economic, gender & environmental justice that you do. Your leadership means so much to young women, esp women of color...

forward.com/opinion/455003…
That anyone would use this moment to manipulate, fearmonger for partisan political gain, and make an already vulnerable minority population more afraid, is perverse and simply unconscionable. "...when it came time to vote on the EIEA, with antisemitism now the only explicitly-mentioned form of discrimination in the bill, it passed with 229 Democrats voting in favor and not a single one opposing it."

This is a DISGRACE @guardian 1st u erase her PROUD Jewish identity, then claim she was "diversity candidate" bit.ly/3kAp7an "...Ginsburg’s Jewish religion, which she'd given up 46 years earlier, may have counted for more than a lifetime commitment to women’s equality" Incomprehensibly outrageous. Justice Ginsburg was a proud Jew, talked about it frequently & famously, publicly & privately, she believed her Jewish identity commanded her commitment to pursuit of justice. Tzedek Tzedek Tirdof, Justice Justice You Shall Pursue hung in her office.

As Zionesses all over the country sat down to celebrate a new year, with new hopes and dreams, and new opportunities, we heard the news that Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away at 87. She was a tireless fighter for equity and equality, overcoming decades of sexism and discrimination to claim her seat on the bench, and always using her voice and her power to protect the most marginalized. RBG was our ultimate hero: a champion of women's rights, LGBTQ equality, voter protection and justice for all. She was a Zioness to her very core.

We are grateful that national @NAACP leaders have decisively stepped in to address antisemitism in their Philadelphia chapter, and for their continued principled stand against bigotry, even when it emerges from within. 1/
nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/rep… The NAACP — which has helped lead the fight for racial justice in our country for over a century — has long been an ally in the fight against antisemitism, and we are proud that Jewish Americans have historically served in leadership roles with this civil rights institution. 2/

Thread: Did You Know?
Zioness celebrates 100 years since the United States formally adopted the 19th amendment—a landmark moment in our nation's history that unified the States and protected a woman’s Constitutional right to vote. 1/ Scroll through our thread to learn more. There is still so much work to be done to protect that right, especially for Black and Indigenous women—and we hope you’ll join us in that fight. 2/

Zioness on bigoted attacks vs @ADL (share w #ZionessSpeaksForMe) Today is 3yr anniversary of UnitetheRight Rally: neo-Nazis w tiki torches stormed the streets of Charlottesville,VA chanting violent anti-Jewish & anti-Black slogans, & murdered innocent woman,Heather Heyer. It’s also 3yr anniversary of the launch of Zioness at Chicago SlutWalk, where we encountered vile bigotry as Jews&Zionists who refused to cede our right to participate in a movement to fight patriarchy, misogyny, victim-blaming and slut-shaming.

Jews are feeling on edge right now. We urge our cmnty & allies to call out/stand up vs anti-Jewish racism––no matter where it comes from. Part of the challenge is that a lot of ppl don’t know what antisemitism is, or what it sounds like. We’re here to help.facebook.com/zionessmovemen…

#JusticeForGeorgeFloyd: Taking Action and Shabbat Reflections

Zioness is outraged and devastated by the senseless and brutal murder of George Floyd, a Black man, at the hands of a white Minneapolis Police Officer. 1/ As we’ve watched across the Twin Cities, it is clear that the entire city is experiencing unfathomable pain and trauma.

Our hearts break for our neighbors, colleagues, friends, and allies in the Black community across this country. 2/

In May 1920, Henry Ford’s newspaper, The Dearborn Independent, began publishing one of the most widely read antisemitic texts in American history, “The International Jew: The World’s Foremost Problem.” 1/ This appalling 80-part series cobbled together myriad antisemitic tropes and conspiracy theories, drawing heavily from the fabricated Russian text “Protocols of the Elders of Zion.” 2/

During Nurses Week, we’re highlighting five ways to help healthcare professional on the frontlines NOW (see full thread). nytimes.com/2020/04/06/sma… 1. Follow the Rules
The number one thing you can do is STAY HOME!

This is perfect example of what *not* to do as a leader: stereotype, generalize, and target. These are the classic signs of bigotry; this tweet checked all the boxes.

https://twitter.com/NYCMayor/status/1255309615883063297

No question that certain members of ultrareligious communities have disregarded rules intended 2 protect us all;we can empathize w frustration relating 2 this challenge,but leaders find ways 2 address bad behavior by the few w/o making entire vulnerable group even more vulnerable

During a global pandemic, the @HHSGov (Department of Health and Human Services) is one of the most important federal agencies in our democracy. This part of our government oversees nearly a dozen agencies and over a hundred programs to protect our public health. 1/ Donald Trump has nominated a man who has spread antisemitic and racist tropes to be the spokesperson for this crucial agency. This unacceptable and morally vapid choice is not just disappointing, but dangerous. 2/

On this day in 1953, the brilliant medical researcher and moral icon Jonas Salk shared the first polio vaccine with the world. 1/4 His selflessness saved the lives of countless people who may have otherwise succumbed to the highly fatal disease that had long plagued America. 2/4

“In interviews over the past week, nearly two dozen Asian-Americans across the country said they were afraid — to go grocery shopping, to travel alone on subways or buses, to let their children go outside.” 1/5
nytimes.com/2020/03/23/us/… Jiayang Fan, a writer for the @NewYorker tweeted: “I’ve never felt like this in my 27 yrs in this country. I’ve never felt afraid to leave my home to take out the trash bc of my face.” 2/5

If you know anything about antisemitism and how it manifests, you won’t be surprised to see that Jews are being blamed for the crisis our world is facing now. 1/6
timesofisrael.com/conspiracy-the… Throughout history, across the globe, in capitalist and communist and socialist societies, no matter the leadership and from every political angle, Jews have been scapegoated when things look bleak. 2/6

The @StateDept is in the final stages of designating at least one violent white supremacist group as a foreign terrorist organization. 1/4 politico.com/news/2020/03/0… With the resolution still sitting on Secretary Pompeo’s desk, we're left wondering why the White House is so hesitant to move forward with legislation...2/4

HB2683, one of two recent bills introduced by Arizona Rep. and all-star Zioness @almaforarizona to combat antisemitism, has passed the state’s House of Representatives. 1/ The legislation would require Arizona to collect information about criminal offenses “that manifest evidence of prejudice based on antisemitism”...2/