Rabbi Amber Powers

...May all those who seek to cause harm & do evil turn away from their distorted thoughts & open their hearts towards good. Be with us in our grief & fear. Help us reject despair & recommit ourselves to love, to seeing the humanity in others & to peace.

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...

J Street and New Jewish Narrative Statement Following US Attack on Iran - J Street We fear that the Trump Administration’s unauthorized attack on Iran on Saturday risks a dangerous escalation into a new, broader Middle East war of choice. We hope that this war can be swiftly brought...

Following the American military attack on Iranian nuclear facilities Saturday, J Street and New Jewish Narrative (@newjewishnarrative.bsky.social) issued the following statement:

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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Happy #Juneteenth! 🤎🙏🏾✊🏾

#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.

If you are trans and seeking support, you are welcome to call Trans Lifeline.

US: (877) 565-8860
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Transgender people deserve to dictate our own lives and futures.

No court decision can change who we know we are.

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

Bend the Arc: Jewish Action responds to Trump’s Muslim and Africa travel ban Trump’s attacks on our democracy don't make Jews safer; they put us in more danger.

Kudos to Bend The Arc Jewish Action for speaking truth to power. www.bendthearc.us/statement_tr... #travelban

Enough is enough. Israel is committing war crimes | Opinion ***

I agree- enough is enough. www.haaretz.com/opinion/2025...

Text on a dark background expressing solidarity with the families of Yaron Lichinsky and Sarah Milgrim, condemning political violence and antisemitism, and advocating for a peaceful, democratic future for all communities, signed by Indivisible.

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.

“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-

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.

ACE, Others Call on Trump Administration to Reforge Compact with Higher Education Today, more than 50 higher education organizations have come together in a statement that expresses broad opposition to recent actions by the administration that jeopardize the longstanding partnersh...

More than 50 #HigherEd organizations released a joint statement rebuking the Trump administration’s actions threatening the longstanding partnership between the federal government and colleges and universities. @aceducation.bsky.social

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.

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

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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‘Big Boys’ creator Jack Rooke: ‘A lot of comedy writers talk to me through gritted teeth’ As the beloved BAFTA-winning sitcom’s emotional third and final season airs on Channel 4, Rooke discusses mixing high and low culture, his next projects and being darkly funny about grief.

Jack Rooke discusses mixing high and low culture, his next projects and being darkly funny about grief #FromTheVault www.rollingstone.co.uk/tv/jack-rook...

Over 500 rabbis sign letter rejecting Trump’s antisemitism agenda - Jewish Telegraphic Agency A similar rabbis' letter published last week condemned the administration's “immoral use of the law.”

✡️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.”
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Over 500 rabbis sign letter rejecting Trump’s antisemitism agenda - Jewish Telegraphic Agency A similar rabbis' letter published last week condemned the administration's “immoral use of the law.”

Do not stand idly by. www.jta.org/2025/04/28/u...

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

Over 100 Chicago-area rabbis and cantors condemn Trump’s campus crackdown The signatories join a growing call from Jewish groups opposing the Trump administration’s campus actions.

YES. Over 100 Chicago-area rabbis and cantors condemn Trump’s campus crackdown forward.com/fast-forward...

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."

More than 60 Philly-area rabbis sign a letter opposing Trump’s targeting of foreign college students The local letter follows statements issued in recent weeks by Jewish groups in six other states

Proud to have signed. www.inquirer.com/news/rabbi-l...

Opinion | Gov. Josh Shapiro: Finding Moral Clarity After an Arsonist’s Attack (Gift Article) This level of violence has to stop.

Wise words from our governor.

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

A Call for Constructive Engagement | AAC&U A Call for Constructive Engagement

🔥 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