<[link removed]>Friend,

Early this morning, media outlets called the election for Donald Trump.

We’ve known all along that this was a possibility, but it didn't make it easier to wake up to this news or explain it to my children before school.

My whole being aches, but I have clarity. Our movement to build the multiracial democracy we deserve will not stop under another Trump presidency; historically, we have seen it grow.

We are prepared and have been building the coalition we need for this exact moment. A coalition to protect our freedoms, families, and futures. A coalition with deep connections to our partners and allies in the fight. This week, and in the weeks ahead, we will share that preparation with you.

Tomorrow: Thursday at 8pm ET, join 200+ progressive organizations for a community-wide post-election mass call. <[link removed]>

Then Sunday: At 8pm ET, join Bend the Arc and the Kirva Institute for What Now? Power and Resilience After the 2024 Election. <[link removed]>

Sunday night, we’ll process this pivotal moment and gather strength for the work ahead, with insights and guidance from community leaders, experts, and clergy. We’ll discuss what the election results mean, share concrete steps we can take as Jews and allies in the coming weeks and months, and encounter Jewish wisdom and practices that can help us build resilience for navigating these turbulent times.

Because for millennia, our Jewish ancestors have lived under governments that ranged from friendly to hostile; from welcoming to brutal. They not only learned how to survive, but developed the tools to thrive and experience the joys of life under any circumstance.

May we learn from our ancestors and contribute these lessons to our broader movements, knowing that collectively we have the wisdom and resilience to face the struggles ahead.

The goal of authoritarians is to erode our will to resist, but they only win when we give up. They seize power through a divide-and-conquer strategy — we take it back through solidarity.

Thank you for being on the right side of history, whether you voted, helped other voters, donated, or spread the word to your neighbors. You are needed in this work more than ever.

In solidarity,

Jamie Beran
CEO, Bend the Arc

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