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Rabbi Amber Powers @rabbiamber.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Source of All, accompany all those in need of healing of body & spirit. Send comfort to their loved ones & strength & wisdom to those providing care...

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Amy Spitalnick @amyspitalnick.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Putting everything else aside, I am just terrified about efforts to exploit the escalation with Iran to further undermine Jewish safety & security and our democracy at an already-frightening moment for both.

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Partners for Progressive Israel @partners4israel.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

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Rabbi Amber Powers @rabbiamber.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

#Juneteenth pledge: I wholeheartedly reject the notion that we need to delay or abandon our commitment to racial justice because of the need to also fight for justice and dignity for other marginalized identities at this scary and terrible time.

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Trans Lifeline @translifeline.org · 28/04/2025

If you are trans and seeking support, you are welcome to call Trans Lifeline. US: (877) 565-8860 CAN: (877) 330-6366

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ACLU @aclu.org · 19/06/2025

Transgender people deserve to dictate our own lives and futures. No court decision can change who we know we are.

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Rabbi Amber Powers @rabbiamber.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Praying for all those impacted or at risk. Praying for peace.

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Rabbi Amber Powers @rabbiamber.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Devastated to learn of the murder of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim. The path to a more just world is through a steadfast commitment to seeing each other's humanity, not through hate and violence. May Yaron and Sarah be remembered for a blessing.

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Rima I Anabtawi @rimaanabtawi.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

“Today on the Israel-Gaza border, a protest to end the war & free all hostages. Hamas’ massacre on our on Oct 7th was brutal. We can’t recover if we leave the hostages behind. As the war continues & aid is limited, Gazan civilians & hostages will suffer most. It must end.” - Sharone Lifschitz-

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Jewish Dems @jewishdems.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

74% of Jewish voters oppose Trump’s proposal to transfer Palestinians in Gaza to Arab countries and have the U.S. redevelop Gaza. Trump’s Gaza plan is unpopular, dangerous, and harmful for the long-term security of Israel and the Palestinian people.

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Rabbi Amber Powers @rabbiamber.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Back from the Jewish Belonging Summit.At this time of deep polarization and isolation, it is more important than ever to build and maintain relationships across difference and to work to make our communities more welcoming, inclusive, safer and more equitable, even when it is hard and messy.

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Rabbi Amber Powers @rabbiamber.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Heading to a conference. My original train was delayed and Amtrak offered me a free upgrade to the Acela. Woo hoo!Thanks, Amtrak!

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Partners for Progressive Israel @partners4israel.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

ICYM our post: It's now or never, folks! World Zionist Congress election voting closes TONIGHT, May 4 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time!!! You can cast your ballot at zionistelection.org - Hatikvah is slate #16. Say NO to occupation, racism, sexism, homophobia Stand up and be counted!

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Voice4Justice @voices4justice.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

✡️Over 500 rabbis sign letter rejecting Trump’s antisemitism agenda A similar rabbis’ letter published last week condemned the administration’s “immoral use of the law.” @truahrabbis.bsky.social @rabbijilljacobs.bsky.social @jstreetdotorg.bsky.social @jeremybenami.bsky.social This IS #InOurName‼️

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Over 500 rabbis sign letter rejecting Trump’s antisemitism agenda - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

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Rabbi Amber Powers @rabbiamber.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Big Boys on Hulu is a great show. If you like coming of age comedies with a lot of heart, check it out. #bigboys #queerjoy #queertv #representationmatters

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T'ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights @truahrabbis.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

So proud of these rabbis, many of whom are chaverim and former board members of T'ruah, for their conviction and moral voices: "We must not allow our fear to be used to obscure the very justice that our sacred texts call for, and that is a guiding moral principle of our faith."

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Rabbi Amber Powers @rabbiamber.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Wise words from our governor. Gov. Josh Shapiro: Finding Moral Clarity After an Arsonist’s Attack www.nytimes.com/2025/04/23/o...

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Opinion | Gov. Josh Shapiro: Finding Moral Clarity After an Arsonist’s Attack (Gift Article)

This level of violence has to stop.

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Jennifer C @thejenniwren.teamlh.social · 22/04/2025

🔥 More than 150 college presidents—Harvard, Princeton, Brown & more—just issued a blistering rebuke of the Trump regime’s authoritarian crusade against higher ed. This is a full-on attack on academic freedom. The resistance is rising. Read their statement: tinyurl.com/AACU-letter

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A Call for Constructive Engagement | AAC&U

A Call for Constructive Engagement

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Rabbi Amber Powers @rabbiamber.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

“We need to be very vigilant about the erosion of the rule of law and our civil liberties,” Pascal said, “because that is the best defense against antisemitism, not the protection of the strongmen.”

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Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg @theradr.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

FYI rabbis and cantors who are alums of Brown University are organizing, asking the university not to capitulate to Trump's weaponization of antisemitism on the path to destroying higher ed and the diversity and freedoms that should accompany it. Glad to be one of them.

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Rabbi and Cantor Alums of Brown Write To the University:

Do Not Cede Control to Those Who Weaponize Antisemitism

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Amy Kuperinsky @amykup.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Meet the Husseins of Hackensack. Caught up with New Jersey's Ramy Youssef (Golden Globe-winning star of "Ramy") to talk "#1 Happy Family USA." His new animated series takes on hate & prejudice in the wake of 9/11. It's also hilarious. www.nj.com/entertainmen... #TV #animated #comedy #RamyYoussef

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Meet N.J.’s ‘#1 Happy Family USA.’ Creator Ramy Youssef on must-see animated series.

Life changes for the Husseins after 9/11. Ramy Youssef talks about his new animated series.

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Ron Kampeas @kampeas.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

A minor scoop: A letter from the JFNA lays a line in the sand in what will be a battle among Jews over accommodating the Trump administration or opposing it. open.substack.com/pub/ronkampe...?

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Trump’s arrests of Israel critics sets the stage for a battle for the American Jewish soul

Opposition versus accommodation

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The Nexus Project @nexusproject.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Treating antisemitism as an imported problem does not fight antisemitism. Using politically malleable language like "terrorist sympathizer" to go after immigrants does not fight antisemitism. Doing this while elevating antisemitism, as this administration is doing, does not fight antisemitism.

N P R headline reads "U.S. says it is now monitoring immigrants' social media for antisemitism." It is dated April 9, 2025. Below is a photo of Secretary Kristi Noem. The first paragraph of the article reads "U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced it will begin screening immigrant's social media for evidence of antisemitic activity as grounds for denying immigration benefit requests. The screenings will affect people applying for permanent residence status, and foreigners affiliated with educational institutions. The policy will go into effect immediately."

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NPR @npr.org · 16/04/2025

A coalition of Jewish groups warns that the Trump administration stripping international students of visas under the guise of fighting antisemitism actually makes Jews less safe and undermines the rule of law.

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Trump exploiting antisemitism fears to undermine rule of law, warns Jewish coalition

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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

Chasten and I are relieved that Governor Shapiro and his family are safe. While we wait to learn more, this much is clear: the targeting of a public official and his family - especially a prominent Jewish official on a major Jewish holiday - is unconscionable and has no place in our country.

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Governor Josh Shapiro @governor.pa.gov · 13/04/2025

Last night at the Governor’s Residence, we experienced an attack not just on our family, but on the entire Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This kind of violence has become far too common in our society, and it has to stop.

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Carly Lane-Perry @carlylane.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

I spoke with the lovely Katherine LaNasa about #ThePitt, trying to nail a Pittsburgh accent, the ripple effects of that punch in Episode 9, her last scene with Noah Wyle's Dr. Robby in the finale, and more:

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"That Punch Just Set Off an Existential Crisis for Her": 'The Pitt's Katherine LaNasa Breaks Down the Finale and Where Nurse Dana Goes From Here

She also discusses getting the Pittsburgh accent right, the experience of filming the mass-casualty three-parter, and more.

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Rabbi Amber Powers @rabbiamber.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

#ThePitt season finale exceeded my expectations. Looking forward to season two.

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Julie Zebrak @juliezebrak.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

This isn't ok with me as an American Jew. This administration pretends to care about antisemitism when they are actually weaponizing it and using Jews as an excuse to get rid of people they don’t want here. (the next step will be screening Americans' social media activity for anti-Trump sentiment.)

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Rabbi Amber Powers @rabbiamber.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Spending Sunday lounging on a giant donut seems like a good plan to Bramble. #catsofbluesky #catsky

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Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) @autisticadvocacy.org · 01/04/2025

Disabled people know what’s at stake with every slash of federal funding. When they cut Social Security, Medicaid, and other vital programs, our communities pay the price. On April 5, fight back! Find a Hands Off! event near you: handsoff2025.com?SQF_SOURCE=a...

Textured grey background. There's a large "Hands Off!" at the top with a red line going diagonally through the "O." There's a list of smaller words: medicaid, medicare, social security, our jobs, our wallets, our bodies, fair elections, personal data, public lands, veteran services, cancer research, NATO, consumer protections, clean air, clean energy, schools, libraries, free speech, LGBTQ+ rights, immigrants, courts, more. There is a black bar with light text that says: Mass Mobilizations Saturday, April 5. handsoff2025.com

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Liberal Jane @liberaljane.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Happy Trans Day of Visibility! ✊ trans rights are human rights. full stop. #TDOV #tdov2025

Digital illustration of a large diverse group of trans people. Text reads, 'There are infinite ways to be trans.'

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Rabbi Amber Powers @rabbiamber.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Sending love to all my trans friends, colleagues, students, and a special shout out to trans youth! I hate that the world is so scary and unsafe right now and I hope knowing your allies love you, see you, have your back and accept you exactly as you are makes it a little easier. #TDOV2025

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Rabbi Amber Powers @rabbiamber.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

#Representationmatters and Survival of The Thickest Season 2 on Netflix delivers! Michelle Buteau brings me joy!

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Rabbi Amber Powers @rabbiamber.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Brotherly love is alive and well here in #Philly this morning. Bramble doesn't judge his sister Briar for her bad habit of rolling in cat litter- he just cleans her off! #Catsky ##catsofbluesky

Black and white cat grooming his sister by licking her neck as she relaxes on the floor.

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