<[link removed]>Friend —
After 14 years at Bend the Arc, today is my last day on staff (more on that below).
As I prepare to sign off for the last time and join my family for Shabbat, I want to share a parting reflection: this is a moment when those in power are working overtime to scare, divide, and dehumanize us as a way of consolidating power. Our power lies in our resistance to that fear-mongering and our resolute commitment to our shared humanity and human dignity.
Before Shabbat begins, I hope you’ll join me in donating to Bend the Arc to power our Jewish resistance <[link removed]>. Our combined gifts — of $18, $36, or any other amount — will support Bend the Arc’s urgent work to fight Trump’s cruel agenda, including his increased attacks on nonprofits, and stay in this fight for the long haul.
It has been the honor of a lifetime to do this work with you, and I look forward to staying in the fight until we win the future we know is possible.
Shabbat shalom,
Rabbi Jason Kimelman-Block
Washington Director, Bend the Arc
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Friend,
I wanted to personally let you know that this is my last week at Bend the Arc.
When I started here in 2011, we were not even called Bend the Arc — we were still made up of Jewish Funds for Justice and the Progressive Jewish Alliance, which merged to form Bend the Arc the following year. Over the last 14 years, I’ve held many different roles at Bend the Arc, including Rabbi-in-Residence, Selah Program Director, and Washington Director. And in this time, I’ve worked alongside movement partners, Bend the Arc leaders, faith leaders, and people like you to rise up together and fight for a better future.
While my time on staff at Bend the Arc is ending, my deep love and belief in this organization and movement is stronger than ever.
That’s why I hope you’ll join me in honoring and recommitting to our shared work with a gift of $18, $36 or any other amount. <[link removed]> Your gift will power the Jewish resistance to Trump’s cruel policies, bold action alongside our partners, and mobilization all around the country.
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Here are some highlights from my 14 years at Bend the Arc:
Raising a faith voice for workers’ rights, including the fight for a $15 minimum wage and a union for U.S. contract workers
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Fighting for civil and voting rights alongside visionary faith leaders like Rev. William Barber, Sister Simone Campbell, and Rev. Jennifer Butler
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Generous support from people like you powers our movement. Rush a gift of $18, $36, or any other amount to power our Jewish resistance to Trump's cruel policies in the days, weeks, and months ahead. <[link removed]>
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Or, start a monthly gift to help Bend the Arc stay in the fight for the long haul <[link removed]>
Putting our bodies on the line for immigrant justice
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Protesting racist police killings and reinforcing Jewish support of the Black Lives Matter movement
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Rising up to resist Trump and cruel policies like the Muslim ban
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Our fight for justice continues — and our movement needs you with us more than ever. Can you chip in with $18, $36, or any other amount to power our Jewish resistance to Trump for the urgent fights ahead? <[link removed]>
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Or, start a monthly gift to help Bend the Arc stay in the fight for the long haul <[link removed]>
Organizing with our partners and allies to fight together for our collective liberation
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Working alongside Bend the Arc’s incredible volunteer leaders
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Passing the leadership of Bend the Arc’s advocacy work to Eli Williams-Szenes, Bend the Arc’s new Director of Advocacy and Political Affairs!
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Marching in Washington, D.C. for May Day two weeks ago with Eli (new Director of Advocacy & Political Affairs) and Hannah (Immigration Campaign Manager)
I hope you’ll join me in marking this transition with a gift of $18, $36, or any other amount. <[link removed]> Our combined gifts will power Bend the Arc’s urgent work to fight the Trump regime’s cruel agenda and protect our beloved communities.
With my deepest gratitude,
Rabbi Jason Kimelman-Block
Washington Director, Bend the Arc
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