 | |  | | |  | The Weaponization of Antisemitism: with Truah's Rabbi Jill Jacobs and Nexus's Kevin Rachlin
TODAY, June 5th, 12:00pm Eastern Time We are living through a moment in the United States when we see both that antisemitism is rising and that the Trump administration is weaponizing antisemitism to silence its critics and to attack academia. For years, NJN has been a leader in making sure that efforts to counter antisemitism are not exploited to violate civil liberties. In this webinar, we are joined by two leaders whom we frequently partner with for a discussion on antisemitism and its weaponization. | | | | | |  | | The people of Gaza are starving. Urge your Representative to act. While some aid has recently entered the strip, both the quantity of supplies and the distribution mechanism hasn’t come close to meeting the urgent need. Yesterday, Representatives Jayapal, Raskin, Keating, Foushee and Balint introduced a resolution calling on the White House, the Department of State, and other relevant US agencies to urgently use all available diplomatic tools to: (1) secure the release of the hostages, (2)end the blockade on humanitarian aid for Palestinian civilians, and (3) pursue a durable end to the conflict in Gaza. We need every Member of Congress to hear from their constituents. Ask your Representative to cosponsor this resolution now. | | | | | | |  | Trump’s Travel Ban Weaponizes Antisemitism, Doesn’t Protect Jews June 5, 2025- New Jewish Narrative unequivocally opposes the Trump administration’s new travel ban targeting individuals from several Muslim-majority countries. This action is a continuation of discriminatory policies that undermine American values and once again weaponizes attacks against American Jews to justify bigotry. | | | | | |  | World Pride is here, and DC is hosting it! Intersectionality, especially within progressive movements, is as important as ever, and we want to make it clear: NJN stands with the LGBTQIA+ community. To that end, we want to let you all know about some events that are planned for the next couple of weeks. We encourage you to attend and participate in the following: Friday, June 6: Pride Shabbat at Congregation Adas Israel- Join Bet Mispachah, DC's LGBTQ+ Synagogue, the World Congress of LGBT Jews, and community partners for World Pride Shabbat at Adas Israel Congregation. Join us for a joyous celebration of love, unity, and community. Come together for drinks, snacks, and a warm atmosphere to honor our LGBTQ+ Jewish community. Following the happy hour, we will gather for a World Pride Shabbat service led by Rabbi Jake Singer-Beilin and clergy from around the Washington community. Learn more and purchase tickets HERE. Saturday, June 7: Pride Parade March- members of our staff will be marching with the Jewish contingent organized by GLOE and Bet Mishpacha. Wear sunscreen and drink lots of water-- it should be a good time, but a very warm outdoors one. Learn more and register HERE. Friday, June 13: Pride Shabbat at Sixth and I - Rabbi Aaron Potek and the Sixth & I musicians lead an inclusive service celebrating the diversity of DC Jewish life. Hear from Sixth & I community speakers about the impact of LGBTQ+ spiritual safe spaces, a sermon from Rabbi Amelia Wolf of Congregation Etz Hayim, and a performance from the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington Seasons of Love Ensemble. Learn more and purchase tickets HERE. | | | |  | Don't miss the global, virtual screening of There Is Another Way on June 12th, 2025! The documentary film There is Another Way tells the story of a group of visionaries who refuse to surrender to violence and injustice, and in doing so show that another path is possible - for them, for us, and for all humanity. As we are all faced with essential questions about who we are, will we choose collective liberation, where the needs, rights, and safety of all are prioritized - in which our humanity comes first, knowing that no one is free until everyone is free. | | | | | |  | We're looking for a Strategic Communications Associate. Our ideal candidate is a strong writer known for editing and proofreading skills, who loves learning to operate new technologies. This position is responsible for executing communications functions throughout the organization, and will be the day-to-day manager of our email, social, and website work, including initiating and/or proofing content. | | | | | | | | | | New Jewish Narrative 1320 19th St, N.W. Suite 400 | Washington, District of Columbia 20036-1635
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