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Hi everyone! We're Bend the Arc — a multiracial, multiethnic, intergenerational movement of Jews and allies, rising up to build an American future free from white supremacy, antisemitism, and racism.
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“ICE is an affront to Torah.”
Hundreds of rabbis, cantors, and Jewish leaders turned out to a massive protest outside ICE headquarters in Washington DC.
Organized by @truahrabbis.bsky.social and Bend the Arc, it was the largest-ever Jewish faith protest against ICE.
Watch highlights below:
Hundreds of rabbis, cantors, and Jewish leaders turned out to a massive protest outside ICE headquarters in Washington DC.
Organized by @truahrabbis.bsky.social and Bend the Arc, it was the largest-ever Jewish faith protest against ICE.
Watch highlights below:
February 13, 2026 at 6:26 PM
“ICE is an affront to Torah.”
Hundreds of rabbis, cantors, and Jewish leaders turned out to a massive protest outside ICE headquarters in Washington DC.
Organized by @truahrabbis.bsky.social and Bend the Arc, it was the largest-ever Jewish faith protest against ICE.
Watch highlights below:
Hundreds of rabbis, cantors, and Jewish leaders turned out to a massive protest outside ICE headquarters in Washington DC.
Organized by @truahrabbis.bsky.social and Bend the Arc, it was the largest-ever Jewish faith protest against ICE.
Watch highlights below:
As Jews, we know our country thrives when all are welcomed, supported, and safe — no exceptions.
Refusing additional DHS funding is a vital step by Dems, and polling shows that the public agrees.
May our lawmakers keep listening to voters and stay the course to stop resourcing violence and hate.
Refusing additional DHS funding is a vital step by Dems, and polling shows that the public agrees.
May our lawmakers keep listening to voters and stay the course to stop resourcing violence and hate.
Polling Shows Public Strongly Behind Today’s Vote Against Increased DHS Funding; New FWD.us Data Shows DHS Retains $150 Billion - Fwd.us
WASHINGTON, D.C. — FWD.us President Todd Schulte issued the following statement on DHS funding, citing new estimates that DHS retains approximately $150 billion: “Today, even as ICE and CBP continue t...
www.fwd.us
February 12, 2026 at 11:21 PM
As Jews, we know our country thrives when all are welcomed, supported, and safe — no exceptions.
Refusing additional DHS funding is a vital step by Dems, and polling shows that the public agrees.
May our lawmakers keep listening to voters and stay the course to stop resourcing violence and hate.
Refusing additional DHS funding is a vital step by Dems, and polling shows that the public agrees.
May our lawmakers keep listening to voters and stay the course to stop resourcing violence and hate.
Yesterday, hundreds of Jews took to the streets across the country in historic #JewsAgainstICE protests.
We sounded shofars and sang. We demanded that ICE leave our communities. We stood for our immigrant neighbors and loved ones.
And we called attention to corporations that enable ICE. 🧵
We sounded shofars and sang. We demanded that ICE leave our communities. We stood for our immigrant neighbors and loved ones.
And we called attention to corporations that enable ICE. 🧵
February 12, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Yesterday, hundreds of Jews took to the streets across the country in historic #JewsAgainstICE protests.
We sounded shofars and sang. We demanded that ICE leave our communities. We stood for our immigrant neighbors and loved ones.
And we called attention to corporations that enable ICE. 🧵
We sounded shofars and sang. We demanded that ICE leave our communities. We stood for our immigrant neighbors and loved ones.
And we called attention to corporations that enable ICE. 🧵
Trump and his MAGA allies (including Bondi) constantly use antisemitism as a smokescreen, using fear to push a fascist agenda (and distract from their own antisemitism problems).
Sometimes that means pointing the finger at...Jews!
Like @balint.house.gov, we reject their offensive, cynical tactics.
Sometimes that means pointing the finger at...Jews!
Like @balint.house.gov, we reject their offensive, cynical tactics.
BONDI: You didn't ask Merrick Garland anything about Epstein
BALINT: Weak sauce
BONDI: And with this antisemitic culture right now, she voted against a resolution--
BALINT: You want to go there! Really? Talking about antisemitism to a woman who lost her grandfather in the Holocaust! *storms off*
BALINT: Weak sauce
BONDI: And with this antisemitic culture right now, she voted against a resolution--
BALINT: You want to go there! Really? Talking about antisemitism to a woman who lost her grandfather in the Holocaust! *storms off*
February 12, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Trump and his MAGA allies (including Bondi) constantly use antisemitism as a smokescreen, using fear to push a fascist agenda (and distract from their own antisemitism problems).
Sometimes that means pointing the finger at...Jews!
Like @balint.house.gov, we reject their offensive, cynical tactics.
Sometimes that means pointing the finger at...Jews!
Like @balint.house.gov, we reject their offensive, cynical tactics.
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Wednesday February 11 in Washington DC @truahrabbis.bsky.social and @bendthearc.bsky.social organized the largest - so far! - Jews Against ICE demonstration of our passionately held belief in justice and תורה אחת לגר ולאזרח “one law for the stranger and the citizen.” Exodus 12:49
February 12, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Wednesday February 11 in Washington DC @truahrabbis.bsky.social and @bendthearc.bsky.social organized the largest - so far! - Jews Against ICE demonstration of our passionately held belief in justice and תורה אחת לגר ולאזרח “one law for the stranger and the citizen.” Exodus 12:49
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Ready to join the fight? Here are two things you can do right now:
▶️ Sign the Jewish petition calling for Signature Aviation to drop ICE: www.bendthearc.us/signature_aviation_drop_ice
▶️ Join the #JewsAgainstICE national call on Thursday, February 19, 7:30pm ET: bit.ly/219call
▶️ Sign the Jewish petition calling for Signature Aviation to drop ICE: www.bendthearc.us/signature_aviation_drop_ice
▶️ Join the #JewsAgainstICE national call on Thursday, February 19, 7:30pm ET: bit.ly/219call
February 11, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Ready to join the fight? Here are two things you can do right now:
▶️ Sign the Jewish petition calling for Signature Aviation to drop ICE: www.bendthearc.us/signature_aviation_drop_ice
▶️ Join the #JewsAgainstICE national call on Thursday, February 19, 7:30pm ET: bit.ly/219call
▶️ Sign the Jewish petition calling for Signature Aviation to drop ICE: www.bendthearc.us/signature_aviation_drop_ice
▶️ Join the #JewsAgainstICE national call on Thursday, February 19, 7:30pm ET: bit.ly/219call
"A really strong, loud faith contingent that's saying...'this is not what we believe in, and there's a different, better way that actually includes all of us' is one of the best antidotes we have to the authoritarian overreach that we're seeing."
—Bend the Arc CEO @jamieberan.bsky.social
—Bend the Arc CEO @jamieberan.bsky.social
Jewish leaders protest in DC, say ICE's actions are 'affront to God'
More than 150 rabbis and cantors protest outside ICE's headquarters in Washington, DC, criticizing the Trump administration's immigration enforcement.
www.usatoday.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:10 PM
"A really strong, loud faith contingent that's saying...'this is not what we believe in, and there's a different, better way that actually includes all of us' is one of the best antidotes we have to the authoritarian overreach that we're seeing."
—Bend the Arc CEO @jamieberan.bsky.social
—Bend the Arc CEO @jamieberan.bsky.social
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What a holy honor to be with 500+ Jews against ICE today. Let me be clear: ICE and its brutal policies are counter to the Torah.
If you are Jewish, you have a moral obligation to fight this, in your own unique way. #JewsAgainstICE
@bendthearc.bsky.social @truahrabbis.bsky.social
If you are Jewish, you have a moral obligation to fight this, in your own unique way. #JewsAgainstICE
@bendthearc.bsky.social @truahrabbis.bsky.social
February 12, 2026 at 12:30 AM
What a holy honor to be with 500+ Jews against ICE today. Let me be clear: ICE and its brutal policies are counter to the Torah.
If you are Jewish, you have a moral obligation to fight this, in your own unique way. #JewsAgainstICE
@bendthearc.bsky.social @truahrabbis.bsky.social
If you are Jewish, you have a moral obligation to fight this, in your own unique way. #JewsAgainstICE
@bendthearc.bsky.social @truahrabbis.bsky.social
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Hundreds of #JewsAgainstICE protested outside ICE headquarters in DC today.
We won’t stand idly by while they abduct our neighbors.
Thanks @truahrabbis.bsky.social @bendthearc.bsky.social (and rabbis & cantors & lay leaders from pretty much every synagogue, youth group & summer camp I’ve gone to)
We won’t stand idly by while they abduct our neighbors.
Thanks @truahrabbis.bsky.social @bendthearc.bsky.social (and rabbis & cantors & lay leaders from pretty much every synagogue, youth group & summer camp I’ve gone to)
February 11, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Hundreds of #JewsAgainstICE protested outside ICE headquarters in DC today.
We won’t stand idly by while they abduct our neighbors.
Thanks @truahrabbis.bsky.social @bendthearc.bsky.social (and rabbis & cantors & lay leaders from pretty much every synagogue, youth group & summer camp I’ve gone to)
We won’t stand idly by while they abduct our neighbors.
Thanks @truahrabbis.bsky.social @bendthearc.bsky.social (and rabbis & cantors & lay leaders from pretty much every synagogue, youth group & summer camp I’ve gone to)
"American Jews are opposed to the horrific policies of this administration that is harming immigrants and abducting and deporting people.
It feels extra critical in this moment to show that we, as a Jewish community, are united against that"
— @jamieberan.bsky.social, CEO of Bend the Arc
It feels extra critical in this moment to show that we, as a Jewish community, are united against that"
— @jamieberan.bsky.social, CEO of Bend the Arc
Hundreds of U.S. Jews rally against Trump administration's immigration crackdown
Rabbis, Cantors and Lay Leaders From Across the Country, Representing Dozens of Liberal and Progressive Jewish Organizations, Gathered to Emphasize the Jewish Nature of Their Protest Against Deportati...
www.haaretz.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:22 PM
"American Jews are opposed to the horrific policies of this administration that is harming immigrants and abducting and deporting people.
It feels extra critical in this moment to show that we, as a Jewish community, are united against that"
— @jamieberan.bsky.social, CEO of Bend the Arc
It feels extra critical in this moment to show that we, as a Jewish community, are united against that"
— @jamieberan.bsky.social, CEO of Bend the Arc
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. @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.
As Jews, we know that ICE's cruelty and injustice against vulnerable communities - and attacks on all our rights - must stop.
February 11, 2026 at 11:14 PM
. @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.
As Jews, we know that ICE's cruelty and injustice against vulnerable communities - and attacks on all our rights - must stop.
Ready to join the fight? Here are two things you can do right now:
▶️ Sign the Jewish petition calling for Signature Aviation to drop ICE: www.bendthearc.us/signature_aviation_drop_ice
▶️ Join the #JewsAgainstICE national call on Thursday, February 19, 7:30pm ET: bit.ly/219call
▶️ Sign the Jewish petition calling for Signature Aviation to drop ICE: www.bendthearc.us/signature_aviation_drop_ice
▶️ Join the #JewsAgainstICE national call on Thursday, February 19, 7:30pm ET: bit.ly/219call
February 11, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Ready to join the fight? Here are two things you can do right now:
▶️ Sign the Jewish petition calling for Signature Aviation to drop ICE: www.bendthearc.us/signature_aviation_drop_ice
▶️ Join the #JewsAgainstICE national call on Thursday, February 19, 7:30pm ET: bit.ly/219call
▶️ Sign the Jewish petition calling for Signature Aviation to drop ICE: www.bendthearc.us/signature_aviation_drop_ice
▶️ Join the #JewsAgainstICE national call on Thursday, February 19, 7:30pm ET: bit.ly/219call
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Hundreds of rabbis, cantors, and Jewish leaders are gathered outside of ICE HQs in Washington, DC today at the largest protest against ICE by Jewish clergy and leaders, organized by our friends @bendthearc.bsky.social and @truahrabbis.bsky.social.
February 11, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Hundreds of rabbis, cantors, and Jewish leaders are gathered outside of ICE HQs in Washington, DC today at the largest protest against ICE by Jewish clergy and leaders, organized by our friends @bendthearc.bsky.social and @truahrabbis.bsky.social.
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“Find the cost of freedom
buried in the ground.
Millions more will honor you.
We will not back down”
#JewsAgainstICE
buried in the ground.
Millions more will honor you.
We will not back down”
#JewsAgainstICE
February 11, 2026 at 9:01 PM
“Find the cost of freedom
buried in the ground.
Millions more will honor you.
We will not back down”
#JewsAgainstICE
buried in the ground.
Millions more will honor you.
We will not back down”
#JewsAgainstICE
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HAPPENING NOW: A massive crowd of hundreds of rabbis, cantors, and other Jews have gathered outside ICE headquarters in DC for the largest ever Jewish protest against ICE’s violence and crimes. #jewsagainstICE
February 11, 2026 at 6:36 PM
HAPPENING NOW: A massive crowd of hundreds of rabbis, cantors, and other Jews have gathered outside ICE headquarters in DC for the largest ever Jewish protest against ICE’s violence and crimes. #jewsagainstICE
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Scenes from the #JewsAgainstICE protest at ICE HQ.
February 11, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Scenes from the #JewsAgainstICE protest at ICE HQ.
JEWS AGAINST ICE!
Right now in DC, hundreds have turned out to the largest-ever protest of Jewish clergy against ICE, outside ICE HQ.
No more cruelty. ICE out of our cities.
Right now in DC, hundreds have turned out to the largest-ever protest of Jewish clergy against ICE, outside ICE HQ.
No more cruelty. ICE out of our cities.
February 11, 2026 at 6:54 PM
JEWS AGAINST ICE!
Right now in DC, hundreds have turned out to the largest-ever protest of Jewish clergy against ICE, outside ICE HQ.
No more cruelty. ICE out of our cities.
Right now in DC, hundreds have turned out to the largest-ever protest of Jewish clergy against ICE, outside ICE HQ.
No more cruelty. ICE out of our cities.
We're outside ICE headquarters in DC today with 100+ rabbis, cantors, and Jewish leaders.
Watch this space for updates.
#JewsAgainstICE @truahrabbis.bsky.social
Watch this space for updates.
#JewsAgainstICE @truahrabbis.bsky.social
February 11, 2026 at 6:04 PM
We're outside ICE headquarters in DC today with 100+ rabbis, cantors, and Jewish leaders.
Watch this space for updates.
#JewsAgainstICE @truahrabbis.bsky.social
Watch this space for updates.
#JewsAgainstICE @truahrabbis.bsky.social
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Heading to ICE HQ in DC for this afternoon’s #JewsAgainstICE protest organized by @truahrabbis.bsky.social and @bendthearc.bsky.social. More than 100 rabbis and cantors are expected to participate.
Jews Against ICE Protest with Bend the Arc | T'ruah
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February 11, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Heading to ICE HQ in DC for this afternoon’s #JewsAgainstICE protest organized by @truahrabbis.bsky.social and @bendthearc.bsky.social. More than 100 rabbis and cantors are expected to participate.
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This #JewishJustice Giving Day, our movement's work is more important than ever. We need your help for the urgent fights ahead.
We'll send you a limited-edition Jews Against ICE sticker when you donate before midnight: www.bendthearc.us/jjgd
#JJGD #JewishJustice #JJGD2026
We'll send you a limited-edition Jews Against ICE sticker when you donate before midnight: www.bendthearc.us/jjgd
#JJGD #JewishJustice #JJGD2026
This Jewish Justice Giving Day, donate to get your Jews Against ICE sticker
Get your limited-edition sticker before midnight on 2/11
www.bendthearc.us
February 10, 2026 at 3:17 PM
This #JewishJustice Giving Day, our movement's work is more important than ever. We need your help for the urgent fights ahead.
We'll send you a limited-edition Jews Against ICE sticker when you donate before midnight: www.bendthearc.us/jjgd
#JJGD #JewishJustice #JJGD2026
We'll send you a limited-edition Jews Against ICE sticker when you donate before midnight: www.bendthearc.us/jjgd
#JJGD #JewishJustice #JJGD2026
Mazel tov to Analilia Mejia and the residents of NJ-07!
Mejia is a life long progressive organizer who led and won with her values in one of the wealthiest congressional districts in the country.
Another election where AIPAC burned millions of dollars only to lose. You love to see it.
Mejia is a life long progressive organizer who led and won with her values in one of the wealthiest congressional districts in the country.
Another election where AIPAC burned millions of dollars only to lose. You love to see it.
Breaking News: Tom Malinowski conceded to Analilia Mejia, the top progressive in a New Jersey race to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s House seat.
Malinowski Concedes to Analilia Mejia in New Jersey House Primary
Tom Malinowski, a former member of Congress, congratulated Analilia Mejia, a political organizer, on a “hard-won victory.”
nyti.ms
February 10, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Mazel tov to Analilia Mejia and the residents of NJ-07!
Mejia is a life long progressive organizer who led and won with her values in one of the wealthiest congressional districts in the country.
Another election where AIPAC burned millions of dollars only to lose. You love to see it.
Mejia is a life long progressive organizer who led and won with her values in one of the wealthiest congressional districts in the country.
Another election where AIPAC burned millions of dollars only to lose. You love to see it.
Art by @jasonadamk.bsky.social !
This #JewishJustice Giving Day, our movement's work is more important than ever. We need your help for the urgent fights ahead.
We'll send you a limited-edition Jews Against ICE sticker when you donate before midnight: www.bendthearc.us/jjgd
#JJGD #JewishJustice #JJGD2026
We'll send you a limited-edition Jews Against ICE sticker when you donate before midnight: www.bendthearc.us/jjgd
#JJGD #JewishJustice #JJGD2026
This Jewish Justice Giving Day, donate to get your Jews Against ICE sticker
Get your limited-edition sticker before midnight on 2/11
www.bendthearc.us
February 10, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Art by @jasonadamk.bsky.social !
We were proud to attend @mayor.nyc.gov's interfaith breakfast last week with friends and New Yorkers from all faiths.
We share Mayor Mamdani's commitment to immigrant justice and his vision of safety and thriving for all — no matter who we are, where we're from, or how we pray.
We share Mayor Mamdani's commitment to immigrant justice and his vision of safety and thriving for all — no matter who we are, where we're from, or how we pray.
With Mamdani, progressive Jews are now agreeing instead of protesting at mayor's interfaith breakfast - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Progressive groups at the event, ranging from liberal Zionist to anti-Zionist, are playing an increasingly central role in New York City politics.
www.jta.org
February 10, 2026 at 4:53 PM
We were proud to attend @mayor.nyc.gov's interfaith breakfast last week with friends and New Yorkers from all faiths.
We share Mayor Mamdani's commitment to immigrant justice and his vision of safety and thriving for all — no matter who we are, where we're from, or how we pray.
We share Mayor Mamdani's commitment to immigrant justice and his vision of safety and thriving for all — no matter who we are, where we're from, or how we pray.
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Tomorrow at 1:30 PM, hundreds of Jewish clergy and community members will gather in front of ICE HQ in D.C. to protest the dehumanization of our neighbors, and to demand ICE leave our cities. (1/2)
February 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Tomorrow at 1:30 PM, hundreds of Jewish clergy and community members will gather in front of ICE HQ in D.C. to protest the dehumanization of our neighbors, and to demand ICE leave our cities. (1/2)
This #JewishJustice Giving Day, our movement's work is more important than ever. We need your help for the urgent fights ahead.
We'll send you a limited-edition Jews Against ICE sticker when you donate before midnight: www.bendthearc.us/jjgd
#JJGD #JewishJustice #JJGD2026
We'll send you a limited-edition Jews Against ICE sticker when you donate before midnight: www.bendthearc.us/jjgd
#JJGD #JewishJustice #JJGD2026
This Jewish Justice Giving Day, donate to get your Jews Against ICE sticker
Get your limited-edition sticker before midnight on 2/11
www.bendthearc.us
February 10, 2026 at 3:17 PM
This #JewishJustice Giving Day, our movement's work is more important than ever. We need your help for the urgent fights ahead.
We'll send you a limited-edition Jews Against ICE sticker when you donate before midnight: www.bendthearc.us/jjgd
#JJGD #JewishJustice #JJGD2026
We'll send you a limited-edition Jews Against ICE sticker when you donate before midnight: www.bendthearc.us/jjgd
#JJGD #JewishJustice #JJGD2026