Reposted by Rafael ShimunovBend the Arc: Jewish Action @bendthearc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Statement by Bend the Arc CEO Jamie Beran: "Earlier this year, in an effort to truly confront antisemitism, the American Psychological Association (APA) correctly updated its ‘Resolution on Antisemitism’ to remove suggestions that criticizing the state of Israel was inherently antisemitic." 🧵 21710
Rafael Shimunov @rafaelshimunov.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Notice Jonathan Greenblatt's sneaky words here, implying it's Jewish Psychologists vs the APA. When it was Jewish Psychologists who helped lead removing criticism of Israel from their definition of antisemitism. Now this is the result of his lobbying of Trump to punish them. 1158
Rafael Shimunov @rafaelshimunov.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Sending love protection to anyone dating in the vicinity of these insufferable tech bros. www.wired.com/story/tech-b... 041
Rafael Shimunov @rafaelshimunov.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Robert Kraft didn’t ban Macklemore chanting Free Palestine. Robert Kraft is trying to stop 70,000 people chanting Free Palestine with him. And they still will because Palestine is bigger than Macklemore. 0262
Rafael Shimunov @rafaelshimunov.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Well, the good news is that Ed Sheeran just made all of us more Irish than he is 🇮🇪 1337
Reposted by Rafael ShimunovBend the Arc: Jewish Action @bendthearc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Trump is desperate. The only way his movement can win is to break the rules and target our elections. But we will fight harder than ever to protect them. Join Bend the Arc's Jews for Election Protection campaign: www.alhands2026.org 🪬 0115
Rafael Shimunov @rafaelshimunov.bsky.social · 10/09/2026My message to @speakermenin.bsky.social on her tacit endorsement of anti Muslim hate in her NYC Council. 0122
Rafael Shimunov @rafaelshimunov.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Wow just now: @hellgateny.bsky.social asks NYC Council Speaker Menin if councilmember Paladino comments about @mayor.nyc.gov Zohran Mamdani being motivated by the same intentions as the 9/11 hijackers was Islamophobia. Menin, her boss, not only refused to answer, she called it “politics”. 119123
Rafael Shimunov @rafaelshimunov.bsky.social · 27/08/2026At my jobs in Jewish organizations, at my synagogue, at my Jewish dinner tables, across Jewish op-eds, journals, blogs and podcasts we have spoken for years about how Israel’s behavior is fueling antisemitism. 1316
Reposted by Rafael ShimunovMondoweiss @mondoweiss.net · 20/08/2026An Israeli strike destroyed two major medicine warehouses in Deir al-Balah, the latest Israeli attack on Gaza's failing health system. Gaza’s Health Ministry says medicine shortages are now killing three cancer patients a day. mondoweiss.net/2026/08/sile...mondoweiss.net‘Silent extermination’: Israel bombs medicine stores in Gaza, worsening the Strip’s dire healthcare crisisAn Israeli strike destroyed two major medicine warehouses in Deir al-Balah, the latest Israeli attack on Gaza’s failing health system. Gaza’s Health Ministry says medicine shortages are now killing… 18173
Rafael Shimunov @rafaelshimunov.bsky.social · 19/08/2026There are only two ways to instantly know if ethnic whites are part of your nyc block. 160
Rafael Shimunov @rafaelshimunov.bsky.social · 19/08/2026US Judge: Israeli Flag = Jewish Race? Unhinged ruling from an infamous Trump appointed federal judge, Trevor McFadden. Same person who protected Jan 6 insurrectionists, Trump taxes, anti-vax, banning press. www.thejewishnews.com/news/israeli... 071
Rafael Shimunov @rafaelshimunov.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Tried to delete genocide. Had to delete her account instead. 2205
Reposted by Rafael ShimunovAbby Chava Stein @abbystein.bsky.social · 16/08/2026Last night's attack at Central Synagogue is deeply heartbreaking, unjustifiable, and disturbing beyond words. For so many of us who attend Shabbos prayers weekly, it's a beautiful moment of rejuvenation, connecting with our tradition, and building community. An attack on Shabbat cuts deep 😭 1/5 15617
Reposted by Rafael ShimunovBend the Arc: Jewish Action @bendthearc.bsky.social · 16/08/2026The suspect reportedly held far right ideologies, including the dehumanization of Jews, Iranians, and the Mayor himself. A reminder that we must commit to combatting antisemitism alongside all forms of bigotry. Our collective safety depends on it. 4/4 0198
Reposted by Rafael ShimunovBend the Arc: Jewish Action @bendthearc.bsky.social · 16/08/2026Our hearts break for the Central Synagogue community in Manhattan after Friday night’s attack. Shabbat is the day we are commanded to pause and peacefully gather together in worship. The peace was shattered, but the worship boldly continued. 🧵 2186
Reposted by Rafael ShimunovMichael Hobbes @michaelhobbes.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Yet another op-ed in prestige media pretending racism, sexism and transphobia among Republicans is a response to Democratic overreach www.nytimes.com/2026/08/14/o... 1091975341
Reposted by Rafael Shimunovdamniel spookradski @self.agency · 14/08/2026did we live through the same decade? 0308
Rafael Shimunov @rafaelshimunov.bsky.social · 12/08/2026"Federal neglect—and restrictive aid conditions—have broken the infrastructure meant to sustain human life in the Caribbean U.S. colony." From Coenia Sanchez for @inthesetimes.com inthesetimes.com/article/puer...inthesetimes.comCongress Has a Responsibility to Reverse the Water Crisis It Caused in Puerto RicoFederal neglect—and restrictive aid conditions—have broken the infrastructure meant to sustain human life in the Caribbean U.S. colony. 0148
Rafael Shimunov @rafaelshimunov.bsky.social · 11/08/2026I don't know which lobby, Amazon or Israel, but someone is writing these Zohran talking points for them. 2266
Rafael Shimunov @rafaelshimunov.bsky.social · 10/08/2026So much of our lives are devoted to work that has to happen just because boomers didn't go to therapy. So much of lives taken, too 1154
Reposted by Rafael ShimunovBright D Limm 임대중 @bdlimm.myatproto.social · 10/08/2026PS: If the Delivery Protection Act—for which Z just announced his support today—passes, this will be (after the rent freezes) the 2nnd major policy achievement of his admin. @tiffanycaban.bsky.social 's bill is THE model for city + state governments to replicate nationwide. bsky.app/profile/rafa... 0164
Reposted by Rafael ShimunovMayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 10/08/2026If it looks like an Amazon delivery and drives like an Amazon delivery, then it's an Amazon delivery, right? Not according to Amazon. Big companies like Amazon have built a vast network of subcontractors who deliver their packages while shielding them from accountability. 904378149487
Rafael Shimunov @rafaelshimunov.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Zuckerberg's $300M yacht "repeatedly" declined to help stranded Alaska boat calling for help. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...theguardian.comZuckerberg faces questions over why superyacht reportedly declined to help stranded boatSmall cruise ship rescued skiff in south-east Alaska even though Meta billionaire’s $300m megayacht was closer 152
Reposted by Rafael ShimunovAntonia Marrero @antoniamarrero.bsky.social · 06/06/2026Support independent media. Support Pacifica’s anchor: @wbai.org Support freedom on the airwaves. HT @stucknation.bsky.social @democracynow.org @democracyatwork.bsky.socialmyemail.constantcontact.com✊ Independent media survives because listeners step upEmail from WBAI Radio Help WBAI continue bringing you the reporting and voices corporate media leaves behind. Independent Media Needs Independent Support Over the last two years WBAI has paid the Du 2117
Rafael Shimunov @rafaelshimunov.bsky.social · 10/08/2026We’ve been fighting for these Amazon delivery worker protections for years. Cheers to @tiffanycaban.bsky.social and @mayor.nyc.gov for ruining Jeff Bezos’ day today. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/10/n...nytimes.comA Fight Brews Between Mamdani and Amazon Over Delivery WorkersNew York City’s mayor wants major companies to hire employees directly rather than relying on contractors. The firms say that will raise prices and slow service. 1263
Rafael Shimunov @rafaelshimunov.bsky.social · 04/08/2026From car bomb threats to white powder envelopes and a DOJ investigation based on fake hasbara Yelp reviews, how Congressman Dan Goldman vilified Poetica, an immigrant owned small biz he’s supposed to protect in a last ditch effort to save a losing race. indypendent.org/2026/08/targ...indypendent.orgTargeted: An NYC Congressman accused Poetica Coffee of Antisemitism — Bigotry Came to Avenge Him.Poetica Coffee owner refused to take Representative Dan Goldman's money. Zionists death threats have flooded his coffee shops. 081
Rafael Shimunov @rafaelshimunov.bsky.social · 04/08/2026“A Shiite meat bomb” Just casual Islamophobia from Jay Leno. Conan and Letterman would never. 2112
Rafael Shimunov @rafaelshimunov.bsky.social · 01/08/2026Reclaiming Arab Jewish identity through music with Laura Elkeslassy. 272
Rafael Shimunov @rafaelshimunov.bsky.social · 27/07/2026A minority of Jews pretending to speak for all of us when they call on the most hated American in the world (Trump) to defend the most hated man in the world (Netanyahu) and go after one of the most liked (Mamdani). 🧵 14492118
Rafael Shimunov @rafaelshimunov.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Here in Queens, we're mourning the loss of this young neighbor, Angel Sarah Rampersad, sent to Iran to die for Trump and Netanyahu's political games, power, land and cash grabs. I am disgusted. www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news...cbsnews.comU.S. soldier from Queens killed during Iran airstrike in Jordan, Pentagon saysSgt. Angel Rampersad was a 28-year-old from Ozone Park who died in an Iranian attack on an air base. 0134
Rafael Shimunov @rafaelshimunov.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Israel's torture and starvation machine is so bad, that even the Wall Street Journal has to investigate it. www.wsj.com/world/middle... 0106
Rafael Shimunov @rafaelshimunov.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Poetica Coffee responds. When Congressman Goldman knew he was losing, he decided to spend the final days of his race against @bradlander.bsky.social pretending a constituent was antisemitic for opposing his material support of Israeli genocide of Palestinians. www.usatoday.com/story/news/2...usatoday.comHow a Brooklyn coffee shop got caught in a political firestormPoetica Coffee made a post criticizing Congressman Dan Goldman right before his NY primary race. What followed were protests and death threats. 181
Rafael Shimunov @rafaelshimunov.bsky.social · 13/07/20264 of 10 "religiously Jewish" Americans under 45 emphasize support for Israel. They are more likely to keep kosher & observe shabbat than older Jews who support Israel more. Another false narrative of Israel being a halachic religious expression bites the dust. www.timesofisrael.com/poll-israel-...timesofisrael.comPoll: Israel support not priority for most younger religiously affiliated US JewsIn contrast, half of US Jews over 45 say supporting Israel 'extremely' or 'very' important to their Jewish identity; 3 in 10 Jews under 45 say Israel committed genocide in Gaza 13811
Rafael Shimunov @rafaelshimunov.bsky.social · 10/07/2026I wrote about the misguided outrage of the NYC immigrant enclave map. My immigrant enclave. Mayor Zohran Mamdani. And some things the map did get wrong! rafternoon.substack.com/p/jewish-and...rafternoon.substack.comJewish and Italian “Exclusion” in New York City’s Immigrant Enclave MapWillful ignorance fuels a misreading of NYC’s map of immigrant enclaves, but the deeper issue is our mayor doesn’t have scandals – so his opponents have to invent them. 010
Rafael Shimunov @rafaelshimunov.bsky.social · 10/07/2026One fun part of having a scandals and corruption free nyc mayor is watching all the strange complaints haters have to invent in order to stay mad. His wife going on vacation. A map of newer immigrants not honoring Ellis Island immigrants. A suit in a pool. 1122
Rafael Shimunov @rafaelshimunov.bsky.social · 09/07/2026We are not at war with Iran. Trump is bombing Iranians. 0181
Reposted by Rafael ShimunovBend the Arc: Jewish Action @bendthearc.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Many Dems hold a moral line that Republicans abandon. As a movement, we need to be done treating patterns in isolation and see how harms intersect from targeting women, people of color, Jews, Muslims, immigrants, LGBTQIA+, people w disabilities. Moral leadership means acting before harm not after 052
Reposted by Rafael ShimunovBend the Arc: Jewish Action @bendthearc.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Many Democrats hold a moral line that Republicans abandon. As a movement, we need to be done treating patterns in isolation and see how harms intersect from targeting women, people of color, immigrants, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities & more. Moral leadership means acting before harm not after. 163
Rafael Shimunov @rafaelshimunov.bsky.social · 06/07/2026The Pinkerton agency still exists. Are banned from hire by US government. Hired by Amazon against its workers. 1153
Reposted by Rafael Shimunovdamniel spookradski @self.agency · 02/07/2026a minority of jews (30%) see the left as the greatest violent danger to jews in u.s. society as opposed to the vast majority (70%) who see that threat coming from the right, but the minority exerts total control over our mainstream institutions and sets their agenda, acting on behalf of all jews 07913
Rafael Shimunov @rafaelshimunov.bsky.social · 02/07/2026New poll. The vast majority of American Jews (adding up Reform and Unaffiliated which make up nearly 70% of us) identify the source of rise in antisemitism from the RIGHT. Which is also statistically true. ncar.us/papers/antis...ncar.usAntisemitism, Israel, and the Fractured Jewish Consensus - Nexus Center for Antisemitism ResearchRecently, the Jewish Voters Resource Center conducted a survey to assess the landscape of American Jews six months before the midterm 112532
Rafael Shimunov @rafaelshimunov.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Poetica Coffee, an immigrant owned brooklyn small biz, was smeared by Rep. Dan Golden as a last ditch campaign tactic to stoke fear. He played w human lives who are now getting death threats, a DOJ investigation and white powder in the mail. Read their statement www.instagram.com/p/DaQlBOplP_... 142
Rafael Shimunov @rafaelshimunov.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Breaking: Mayor Zohran Mamdani makes good on another campaign pledge: freeze the NYPD headcount. 1359
Rafael Shimunov @rafaelshimunov.bsky.social · 27/06/2026White people listen to Imagine by John Lennon over various mayonnaise appetizers and get moved until a black woman named Darializa wonders what it looks like in policy. 2166
Reposted by Rafael ShimunovBrad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Dan Goldman confessed to coordinating with AIPAC on the debate stage tonight. Unlike my opponent, I’ve never accepted their support, and I never will. 612247392
Rafael Shimunov @rafaelshimunov.bsky.social · 12/06/2026Important video about Salah Sarsour, the Wisconsin grandfather abducted by ICE and being forced to die in internment without his diabetes medicine. 0111
Reposted by Rafael ShimunovBend the Arc: Jewish Action @bendthearc.bsky.social · 12/06/2026As Jews, we will not be used as Trump’s excuse to deport people without due process and erode the democracy that keeps all of us safe. Free Salah Sarsour. 18032