Rabbi Becky Silverstein

This line of thought resonates with me. It's scary and hard.

Gender identity and expression, always & in this moment, is a combination of what feels right and what is risked / gained / lost. I'm still (constantly) asking questions about my own transition.

Happy to message or chat 1-1

Not gonna lie. Felt some fear today. Felt it this week. It's been a week.

Reconnected to my courage on our In Our Name campaign call. Found more on a local organizing signal chat. And connected to the courage of others at the #NoKingsKickOff.

Definitely not a job for me.

We are heartbroken by the murder of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, two young Israeli Embassy aides shot outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C.

🧵 1/5

Confession: I almost put our copy of "Pride Puppy" in the "to give away box." How many ABC books do my kids need? True it's the only Pride ABC book we have, but we have at least six other ABC books and several pride books.

And now, well, now its back on the shelf.

Did you know you can be a @jfrejnyc.bsky.social member even if you don't live in NYC? While "diaspora" members aren't their core constituencies, we are still welcome!

What a week.

(it's only Tuesday)

Chris Murphy is doing the work, y'all. Here, in the Senate, everywhere.

Listen. Boston isn't perfect. @mayorwu.boston.gov is not perfect. And this is pretty darn perfect.

I join with Mayor Wu to say to my neighbors "You belong here."

And also that I'm sorry that I don't speak Spanish nearly as well as my pretty close to bilingual kids.

Event flyer for The Shalom Center's event "A New Jewish Story (and why it's so desperately needed)". Event description reads "A pre-Purim book talk with Peter Beinart, Rabbi Nate DeGroot, and authors from The shalom Center's Chapter 9 Project. 3/6/26 | 7pm ET". Text is in black in white boxes. The image has the faces of all the presenters, as well as the book covers of Peter Beinart's "Being Jewish after the Destruction of Gaza" and The Shalom Center's Chapter 9 Project, against a gradient background of blue to purple.

THIS THURS 3/6! — Panelists will unpack the stories we’ve inherited, reckon with harm they may cause, and dream about new Jewish stories we might tell going forward, for a world that desperately calls us to see that we are all in this together. More: theshalomcenter.org/events/new-jewish-story

People holding black and white signs that say "ADL is bad for Jews" and "Jews say no to ethnic cleansing" photo by Daniel Efram

Yesterday, hundreds of Jews gathered outside of the ADL conference in Midtown Manhattan to show that the ADL does NOT speak for us– and is actively putting us in danger.

Jews for Racial & Economic Justice sign Jews say no to ethnic cleansing sign ADL is bad for the Jews sign

Speakers at #RejectADL event

Sign: Safety in solidarity, not authoritarians Jews say no to deportations

🚨 HAPPENING NOW: Hundreds of Jews — including rabbis, community leaders, and former ADL staffers — are gathered outside of the ADL conference in Midtown Manhattan to say that we reject the ADL’s support for Trump & Musk’s agenda. #RejectADL

Tonight. 7pm ET.

Join us.

Be in community. Learn some things. Take action. Build a world where we all get to thrive.

Register here: bit.ly/JPledge4Tran...

Our work in the world is to see and uplift the inherent humanity, dignity, and divinity of each person. This is the antidote to injustice — egregious and less so. I’m glad to join with my colleagues to make this clear statement.

I joined 350 of my Jewish clergy colleagues and other notable Jews in taking out this full-page ad in the New York Times to oppose Trump’s plans for ethnic cleaning of Palestinians in Gaza.

Join us at saynotoethniccleansing.org


#saynotoethniccleansing #whatrabbisdo

photo of a full page ad in New York Times with a large header saying Trump has called for the removal of all Palestinians from Gaza. Jewish people say NO to ethnic cleansing! followed by many names printed in 6 columns, taking up most of the page

Trump has called for the removal of all Palestinians from Gaza. Jewish people say NO to ethnic cleansing!

As Jews for Shared Safety, we know our history demands that we take a stand against ethnic cleansing—wherever it happens. Trump wants to erase Palestinians from Gaza. We must be louder than ever.

350+ rabbis & Jewish figures are taking a stand in a historic NYT ad rejecting his genocidal rhetoric.

Really looking forward to the 2nd Annual Conference on the Jewish Left, especially my chance to talk with @joware.bsky.social and @audrey-sasson.bsky.social!

Feb 28th. In person and online.

Register here: www.bu.edu/cura/the-jew...

Just heard @adriennemareebrown.bsky.social share this on the @workingfamilies.org mass call.

Tarot is the edge of my comfort zone and this resonates deeply.

Starting now!

Yes! I meant that I was just reposting a snippet.

A snippet of the Statement from the Parents Circle/Family Forum, Palestinian & Israeli Bereaved Families for Peace on the Ceasefire.

Read the whole 🧵 for the whole statement.

Help Restore Our Beloved Masjid in Altadena | LaunchGood Our Beloved Masjid Al-Taqwa in Altadena was burned down completely in Eaton Fire. Help us restore this generational place of worship!

Masjid Al-Taqwa in Altadena: www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/...

Donate to Help PJTC rebuild after the Eaton Fire, organized by Brett Blumstein The Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center (PJTC) has been an important part of the … Brett Blumstein needs your support for Help PJTC rebuild after the Eaton Fire

Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center. One of my spiritual homes.

www.gofundme.com/f/help-pjtc-...

Some opportunities for LA fire specific pre-Shabbos tzedekah (giving):

1) Any of the gofundme pages listed in this directory

These Trans-Rights Advocates Aren't Waiting for Dems to Save Them The Gender Liberation Movement, a new trans rights advocacy group, is taking on Trump's anti-trans agenda — whether Democrats are with them or not.

Allow us to (re)introduce ourselves! 👋🏽

Gender Liberation Movement (GLM) is an intersectional organizing collective elevating bodily autonomy & self-determination for ALL.

Co-founders @RaquelWillis.com & @ElielCruz.com spoke to @rollingstone.com all about it.

www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

Yep.

Many folks asking me if I know when/if the Torah scrolls were evacuated from Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center. They were and the question reflects a deeply held belief about what is central -- Torah and each other (are folks safe is the first question asked).

#eatonfire

And the aforementioned @chasestrangio.bsky.social video to add his breakdown of Biden's decision and the NDAA.

www.instagram.com/reel/DD92dao...

The Truth that Sets us Apart | Hebrew College Hebrew College

Wrote something on the parsha and being trans.

tl:DR. There is something a little trans about Joseph and trans people are miracles.

Read the full piece and then watch the Chase Strangio video that follows this post.

hebrewcollege.edu/blog/the-tru...

Supporters of Trans Rights Rally Despite Conservative Court’s Ominous Leanings — Assigned Outside supporters of trans rights showed their fighting spirit. While inside, questions about detransition signaled court’s openness to gender affirming care bans.

How does a transgender news outlet cover a major national story?

We center trans voices, and we tell the truth without showing excessive deference to the justices who are holding our lives in the balance.

Read Assigned Media's story on US vs Skrmetti.