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Tag: Jews For Racial And Economic Justice

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The Latimer-Bowman showdown in New York is a bellwether of Israel’s role in Democratic politics

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 21 Jun

The upcoming primary battle in New York's 16th district between Rep. Jamaal Bowman and centrist George Latimer is significant for Israel's position within the Democratic Party.

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Pro-Palestinian protest vote campaign claims success in NY primary, though exact numbers are unclear

Luke Tress in JTA · 4 Apr

Pro-Palestinian activists claimed success in New York's Democratic primary by urging voters to submit blank ballots in protest against President Joe Biden's support for Israel, though the exact number of protest votes is uncertain.

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Why these Jews are opposed to more federal synagogue security funds

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 4 Apr

A new coalition of progressive Jewish groups is opposing the expansion of the federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which provides funding for security improvements in synagogues and other institutions.

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A ‘Tot Shabbat for Ceasefire’ offers a pro-Palestinian Jewish ritual space for children

Julia Gergely in JTA · 2 Apr

A children's event called Tot Shabbat for Ceasefire, organized by Jews for Racial and Economic Justice, took place in Brooklyn's Fort Greene Park, blending Jewish rituals with activism in support of a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza.