Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA)

. @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.

Today, Feb. 10, is #JewishJusticeGivingDay

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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

Happy Chanukah from @jalsaboston.bsky.social !

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.

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

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

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

@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.

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.

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

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."

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#mapoli #bospoli

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

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

. @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

📰 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!

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...

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.

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.

Take action today: ncjw.org/budgetaction

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.

[2/2] You can take action today by contacting your state legislators to urge them to support the #DignityNotDeportations Act at:
actionbutton.nationbuilder.com/share/SPK-QE...

Folks can also watch JALSA President & CEO Cindy Rowe's remarks at:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=igz0...

#mapoli #bospoli

[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

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

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)

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.

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.

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

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

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

The 2025 JALSA Annual Meeting is just 5 days away! We hope you can join us on Tuesday, June 17, 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

Striving for justice takes all of us.

@jalsaboston.bsky.social thanks our 2025 Annual Meeting sponsors, including Patron Sponsors:
- @bostonfdn.bsky.social
- Beth Israel Lahey Health

We hope you can join us on Tuesday, June 17, at 6pm:
www.jalsa.org/events-news/...

#mapoli #bospoli

Striving for justice takes all of us.

@jalsaboston.bsky.social thanks our 2025 Annual Meeting sponsors, including Benefactor Sponsors:
-The Miriam Fund
-Lawrence Neil Bailis and Susan Shevitz

We hope you can join us on Tuesday, June 17, at 6pm:
www.jalsa.org/events-news/...

#mapoli #bospoli

Striving for justice takes all of us.

@jalsaboston.bsky.social thanks our 2025 Annual Meeting sponsors, incl. Partner Sponsors:
-Eastern Bank Foundation
-NEI General Contracting
-William & Nadia Lane / Superior Plumbing, Inc.

Please join us on 6/17:
www.jalsa.org/events-news/...

#mapoli #bospoli