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Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA)

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The Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) engages community in the pursuit of social, economic, environmental, and racial justice. Visit us at www.jalsa.org

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Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) @jalsaboston.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Shana tova umetukah from @jalsaboston.bsky.social ! As the calendar changes to 5787 this Rosh Hashanah, we must keep working to realize the potential that the future holds and take every opportunity to create a better world and a stronger democracy. #RoshHashanah #RoshHashanah2026 #mapoli #bospoli
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Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) @jalsaboston.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
. @jalsaboston.bsky.social is proud to stand with @aft.org and many others with a simple message: Target can’t stay silent while its own community is under attack and still expect our back-to-school dollars. When you can, shop somewhere else. bsky.app/profile/rwei...
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AFT @aft.org · 24/08/2026
Where we spend our money matters. We’re proud to stand with partners from across the country urging families to put their back-to-school dollars behind businesses that stand with workers and our communities—not Target. #ShopSmartNotTarget www.shopsmart.aft.org
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
While Target has stayed silent on ICE’s ongoing operations in MN, its own hometown.,communities across the country are fighting back, shopping local not Target for back to school This is our ad in the NYT today.
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Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) @jalsaboston.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
[1/x 🧵] Yesterday, in a signing ceremony at the Franklin Public Library, the first and oldest public lending library in the United States, Governor Maura Healey signed into law legislation to combat book banning in the Commonwealth. #mapoli #bospoli
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Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) @jalsaboston.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
[1/2] After the Massachusetts House & Senate passed the PROTECT Act, Gov. Maura Healey signed the bill into law today at La Colaborativa in Chelsea. Cindy Rowe & Julia Schlozman of @jalsaboston.bsky.social were proud to stand w/ myriad advocates & policymakers next to the Governor. #mapoli #bospoli
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Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) @jalsaboston.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
[1/x] 🧵 We are commemorating Tisha B'Av, the saddest day on the Jewish calendar. It is a day of communal mourning for the destruction of the First and Second temples in ancient times and the destruction of the community surrounding those temples. #TishaBAv #mapoli #bospoli
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Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) @jalsaboston.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Thanks to @forward.com for covering the intersection of Tisha B'Av & protesting ICE / supporting immigrant justice through the lens of actions by @jalsaboston.bsky.social & groups around the country! Join us tomorrow at Noon in #Boston City Hall Plaza! forward.com/news/839714/... #mapoli #bospoli
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To protest ICE, they’re saying kaddish — then marching to Comic-Con
Jewish groups nationwide stage ICE protests pegged to Tisha B’av
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Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) @jalsaboston.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Join @jalsaboston.bsky.social & many others for a community rally to take action to protect Haitian TPS holders & their families. This Thursday, July 23, Noon, City Hall Plaza, Boston. This is on Tisha B'Av. All families deserve safety & stability! Let’s raise our voices together! #mapoli #bospoli
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Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) @jalsaboston.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
This is a very positive development and a clear demonstration that we can make our voices heard to affect positive change! @jalsaboston.bsky.social has been proud to be a part of the De-ICE Citizens effort. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/07/17/b... #mapoli #bospoli
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Citizens Bank parts ways with two prison operators amid ICE protests - The Boston Globe
Citizens said the end of its relationships with GEO Group and CoreCivic was driven by changing financial needs of the two clients, not by protests.
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Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) @jalsaboston.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
We continue to be horrified by ICE's lawlessness, especially after the recent killing in #Biddeford , Maine, our New England neighbor. Meanwhile, Citizens Bank is funding private prison companies (GEO Group, Core Civic) that illegally hold undocumented immigrants. #mapoli #bospoli #JewsAgainstICE
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Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) @jalsaboston.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Thanks to @bostonglobe.com for publishing this letter from the CEOs of JFS of Metrowest and @jalsaboston.bsky.social on a fast & cost-effective strategy for helping to address Massachusetts' ongoing #housing crisis. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/07/05/o... We should all be homesharing #mapoli #bospoli
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We should all be homesharing - The Boston Globe
While home sharing alone will not solve the crisis, it is one of the fastest, most cost-effective, and immediately scalable strategies because it makes better use of existing housing.
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Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) @jalsaboston.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Striving for justice takes all of us. @jalsaboston.bsky.social expresses our gratitude for our 2026 Annual Meeting sponsors, incl. Partner Sponsors Eastern Bank Foundation and William & Nadia Lane / Superior Plumbing Inc. Join us THIS TUES., 6/23, 6pm www.jalsa.org/events-news/... #mapoli #bospoli
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Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) @jalsaboston.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
. @jalsaboston.bsky.social is proud to be a 2026 Community Advocacy Award recipient from Eastern Bank for our commitment to advancing a more just and equitable society through public policy and community engagement. www.easternbank.com/communityadv... #mapoli #bospoli
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Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) @jalsaboston.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Striving for justice takes all of us. @jalsaboston.bsky.social expresses our thanks our 2026 Annual Meeting sponsors, incl. Benefactors: Beth Israel Lahey Health, Miriam & Bob Dorfman, NEI General Contracting, and Rockport Mortgage. Tuesday, June 23: www.jalsa.org/events-news/... #mapoli #bospoli
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Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) @jalsaboston.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Striving for justice takes all of us. @jalsaboston.bsky.social expresses our gratitude for our 2026 Annual Meeting sponsors, incl. Partner Sponsors Eastern Bank Foundation and William & Nadia Lane / Superior Plumbing Inc. Join us on Tues., 6/23, 6pm: www.jalsa.org/events-news/... #mapoli #bospoli
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Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) @jalsaboston.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
. @jalsaboston.bsky.social thanks its members who advocated to their State Reps SUCCESSFULLY in support of An Act Regarding Free Expression, to combat book banning in MA. We also thank legislative champions @massequality.bsky.social , @aclum.bsky.social , and @gbpflag.bsky.social . #mapoli #bospoli
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MassEquality @massequality.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Today An Act Regarding Free Expression passed the House, ensuring students have the right to access reading materials. We are grateful to our legislative partners and our advocacy partners @jalsaboston.bsky.social @gbpflag.bsky.social @aclum.bsky.social
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ACLU of Massachusetts @aclum.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
We applaud the Freedom to Read Coalition, JALSA, PFLAG, Mass Equality, the Library Association and every advocate and lawmaker who worked tirelessly to make this possible.
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ACLU of Massachusetts @aclum.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
VICTORY: An Act Regarding Free Expression passed in the House! This legislation makes clear that freedom of expression includes the right to access library materials selected by librarians and professional educators without political interference.
Massachusetts Lawmakers protect our right to read.
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ACLU of Massachusetts @aclum.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
BREAKING: The Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act passed unanimously in the House! We are grateful to Speaker Mariano, Chair Michlewitz, Majority Leader Moran, and Chair Farley-Bouvier and our representatives for protecting us all from Big Tech. It’s time for 21st century privacy law.
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Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) @jalsaboston.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
. @jalsaboston.bsky.social was proud to work with @truahrabbis.bsky.social , @bendthearc.bsky.social , and many others to take part in Jews Demand ICE OUT! Day of Action today. The rain didn't stop us from gathering at actions across Greater Boston. #mapoli #bospoli #JewsAgainstICE
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Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) @jalsaboston.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Chag Pesach Sameach from your friends at @jalsaboston.bsky.social ! #happypassover #chagpesachsameach #passover #Passover2026 #passoverseder #pesach #Pesach2026 #ChagSameach #mapoli #bospoli
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Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) @jalsaboston.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
. @jalsaboston.bsky.social was proud to take part in #NoKings III in Boston, conversing w/ community members, sharing materials on legislative priorities, signing up new volunteers, and connecting w/ folks incl. Massachusetts' U.S. Senators AND Ken Casey of @dropkickmurphys.com ! #MApoli #bospoli
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Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) @jalsaboston.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Cindy Rowe, @jalsaboston.bsky.social President & CEO, was pleased to join chapa.org et. al. at the recent YIGBY housing policy forum, exploring the role faith-based orgs can play to develop #housing and help MA address the ongoing crisis in housing affordability & accessibility. #mapoli #bospoli
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Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) @jalsaboston.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
. @jalsaboston.bsky.social was proud to join @truahrabbis.bsky.social , @bendthearc.bsky.social , and more taking part in #JewsAgainstICE protests around the country today. As Jews, we know that ICE's cruelty and injustice against vulnerable communities - and attacks on all our rights - must stop.
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Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) @jalsaboston.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Today, Feb. 10, is #JewishJusticeGivingDay jalsa.kindful.com?campaign=103... Tzedek, tzedek, tirdof — Justice, Justice, you shall pursue — calls us to weave justice into the fabric of our lives. #JJGD invites us to make tzedakah an expression of how we pursue justice. #JJGD2026 #mapoli #bospoli
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Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) @jalsaboston.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Happy Chanukah from @jalsaboston.bsky.social !
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Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) @jalsaboston.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Cindy Rowe of @jalsaboston.bsky.social & Lino Covarrubias of JFS of Metrowest submitted this @bostonglobe.com letter emphasizing the potential held by #ADUs toward addressing Massachusetts' housing needs. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/08/o... #mapoli #bospoli #AffordableHousing #housing
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No Mass. boom yet in ADUs, but the potential is there - The Boston Globe
ADUs can help us unleash innovative solutions that tackle several challenges facing our communities.
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Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) @jalsaboston.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
On this #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance , @jalsaboston.bsky.social honors the memory of those who were killed in acts of anti-trans violence. We will keep working towards a Commonwealth, country, and world that are truly welcoming & inclusive. May their memories be a blessing. #TDOR #mapoli #bospoli
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Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) @jalsaboston.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
The MA Senate voted 35-3 to pass An Act Regarding Free Expression - a.k.a. the Book Ban Bill, a key @jalsaboston.bsky.social legislative priority. In short, this important legislation protects our right to read. Read more at: malegislature.gov/PressRoom/De... #mapoli #bospoli #bookbans
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MassBudget @massbudget.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
@phineasb.bsky.social speaks at @raiseupma.bsky.social 's Rainy Day Action at the Statehouse: "These days it’s easy to feel hopeless. There’s a lot of disastrous decisions at the federal level that Massachusetts and our leaders are left out of.
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Raise Up Massachusetts @raiseupma.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
The shutdown's over, but permanent cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, education, & other services still threaten MA. Yesterday, we raised umbrellas & called on our state leaders to tap into our $8.6B rainy day fund, & tax multinational corporations, to help prevent the worst of these cuts.
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Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) @jalsaboston.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Shana tova umetukah from @jalsaboston.bsky.social ! As the calendar changes to 5786 this #RoshHashanah , we must keep working to realize the potential that the future holds and take every opportunity to create a better world and a stronger democracy. #RoshHashanah2025 #mapoli #bospoli
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Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) @jalsaboston.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Read @jalsaboston.bsky.social 's reflection on the Jewish responsibility to defend democracy in the latest issue of Shalom Magazine ( shalomma.com ). "Democracy is, in effect, the governmental realization of Kavod HaBriyot." www.jalsa.org/events-news/... #mapoli #bospoli
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Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) @jalsaboston.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Read @jalsaboston.bsky.social 's new Globe LtE on how the Dignity Not Deportations (DND) Act will combat the federal admin's mass detention/deportation regime: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/04/o... Urge your legislators to support DND: actionbutton.nationbuilder.com/share/SPK-QE... #mapoli #bospoli
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Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) @jalsaboston.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
On #LaborDay , @jalsaboston.bsky.social was proud to join @gblcboston.bsky.social for the first Labor Day Parade. The Torah calls for respecting labor & paying due wages. Deuteronomy 24:14-15: "do not take advantage of hired workers" & "pay them their wages each day" #mapoli #bospoli #LaborDay2025
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Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) @jalsaboston.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
. @raiseupma.bsky.social leaders Dave Foley of @seiu509.bsky.social , Shanique Rodriguez of MA Voter Table, & Cindy Rowe of @jalsaboston.bsky.social shared this op-ed on protecting support services AND strengthening tax fairness. #CorporateFairShare www.telegram.com/story/opinio... #mapoli #bospoli
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Opinion/Guest column: Tax big biz to offset 'Big Beautiful Bill'
Ensuring that large corporations pay their fair share would also help level field for local businesses that can’t shift their profits overseas.
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SEIU Local 509 @seiu509.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
📰 New op-ed by SEIU 509 President Dave Foley, Shanique Rodriguez of the MA Voter Table, & Cindy Rowe of @jalsaboston.bsky.social on how we fight back against Trump's massive federal cuts & tax wealthy multinational corps. It's time to protect working people in MA with a corporate fair share!
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Raise Up Massachusetts @raiseupma.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
But by doing the opposite of Congress, and taxing billionaire global corporations, Massachusetts can preserve access to health care and food for local families. Read more from Raise Up MA leaders: www.telegram.com/story/opinio...
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Opinion/Guest column: Tax big biz to offset 'Big Beautiful Bill'
Ensuring that large corporations pay their fair share would also help level field for local businesses that can’t shift their profits overseas.
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Raise Up Massachusetts @raiseupma.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
The impact of Trump's tax legislation on Massachusetts is clear: lower taxes for the ultrawealthy and multinational corporations, and devastating cuts to programs serving Massachusetts children, families and seniors.
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Take action today: ncjw.org/budgetaction
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A Moral Response to an Immoral Budget: Jewish Day of Action - National Council of Jewish Women
Tell your lawmakers: use the upcoming federal funding process to make bold, meaningful investments in our communities.
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
The Congressional budget is a moral failure. Congress must fix this harm. We will not stand by while millions go hungry or without health care. Today, we come together as a Jewish community to demand a federal budget that invests in women, children & families. Not one that abandons them.
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Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) @jalsaboston.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
[1/2] Yesterday, during Tisha B'Av, @jalsaboston.bsky.social was proud to join @truahrabbis.bsky.social , The RAC-MA, dozens of other Jewish orgs. & congregations, and more than 400 community members outside of ICE's regional HQ in Burlington MA to stand for immigrant justice. #mapoli #bospoli
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T'ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights @truahrabbis.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
No state or municipal coordination with ICE! #RebuildSanctuary (2/2) This event was organized by @truahrabbis, @the-rac, and @jalsaboston Photos credits: Mira Whiting, Mark Schafer, and Shayna Solomon
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T'ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights @truahrabbis.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Yesterday, 450 Jewish community members from over 30 congregations & organizations spent Tisha B'Av afternoon calling to end ICE raids and rebuild sanctuary. We showed up outside of ICE HQ in Burlington, MA, to demand elected officials pass the #DignityNotDeportations Act. (1/2)
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T'ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights @truahrabbis.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
On Sunday August 3 at 4:30 p.m., join T’ruah, JALSA, RAC-MA, and 20 co-sponsoring Jewish congregations and organizations for a Tisha B’Av action against ICE and in support of dignity, safety and wellbeing of all immigrants in our community. You can register to join us at bit.ly/RebuildingSanctuary.
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A Tisha B'Av Action on Immigration
background is a black and white photo of people gathering in front of a large building. Text in white over a purple backgroudn: Rebuilding Sanctuary: A Tisha B’Av Action on Immigration. Sunday, August 3 from 4:30 - 6:00 pm. DHS ICE Boston Field Office, Burlington, MA. Organized by T’ruah, JALSA + Rac-MA. Register: bit.ly/RebuildSanctuary. Cosponsoring organizations: (logos of the following organizations): Boston Workers Circle, Congregation Beth Elohim of Acton, Congregation B’nai Israel Tikkun Olam Committee, Congregation Dorshei Tzedek, Congregation Shalom, Hillel B'nai Torah, IfNotNow Boston, Jewish Labor Committee of New England, Kerem Shalom, Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center, Nehar Shalom, Never Again Action Boston, Sinai Brookline, Temple Beth Elohim of Wellesley Immigration Justice Initiative, Temple Beth Zion, Temple Etz Chaim, Temple Isaiah of Lexington, Temple Israel of Boston, Temple Shalom Newton, Temple Shir Tikva in Wayland.
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Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) @jalsaboston.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Take These Legislative Actions w/ @jalsaboston.bsky.social During #PrideMonth Share this #Pride themed hand-out of legislative advocacy! Contact your #mapoli legislators re: key JALSA priorities, w/ relevant QR codes. Get it at: docs.google.com/presentation... #Pride2025 #PrideMonth2025 #bospoli
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Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) @jalsaboston.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
The 2025 JALSA Annual Meeting is TONIGHT! We hope you can join us at 6pm: www.jalsa.org/events-news/... @jalsaboston.bsky.social expresses our heartfelt gratitude for our event sponsors, including Presenting Sponsor Combined Jewish Philanthropies! #mapoli #bospoli
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Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) @jalsaboston.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
The 2025 JALSA Annual Meeting is TOMORROW, Tuesday, June 17, at 6pm! We hope you can join us: www.jalsa.org/events-news/... @jalsaboston.bsky.social expresses our heartfelt gratitude for our many event sponsors and everyone working to make tomorrow's Annual Meeting a success! #mapoli #bospoli
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