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The Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) engages community in the pursuit of social, economic, environmental, and racial justice. Visit us at https://www.jalsa.org/
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
September 22, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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."

www.jalsa.org/events-news/...

#mapoli #bospoli
September 16, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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
September 4, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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
September 3, 2025 at 7:59 PM
. @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
Opinion/Guest column: Tax big biz to offset 'Big Beautiful Bill'
Ensuring that large corporations pay their fair share would also help level field for local businesses that can’t shift their profits overseas.
www.telegram.com
August 13, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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📰 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...
Opinion/Guest column: Tax big biz to offset 'Big Beautiful Bill'
Ensuring that large corporations pay their fair share would also help level field for local businesses that can’t shift their profits overseas.
www.telegram.com
August 12, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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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...
Opinion/Guest column: Tax big biz to offset 'Big Beautiful Bill'
Ensuring that large corporations pay their fair share would also help level field for local businesses that can’t shift their profits overseas.
www.telegram.com
August 12, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Reposted by Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA)
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.
August 12, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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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.
August 5, 2025 at 1:23 PM
[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
August 4, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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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
August 4, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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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)
August 4, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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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.
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.
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July 22, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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
June 25, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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
June 17, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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
June 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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
June 12, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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
June 9, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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
June 9, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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
June 6, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Striving for justice takes all of us.

@jalsaboston.bsky.social would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for our 2025 Annual Meeting sponsors, including Presenting Sponsor Combined Jewish Philanthropies!

Please join us on Tuesday, June 17, 6pm:
www.jalsa.org/events-news/...

#mapoli #bospoli
June 6, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Today, @jalsaboston.bsky.social & @truahrabbis.bsky.social organized Jewish clergy to urge legislators to co-sponsor the Dignity Not Deportations (DND) Act.

Get details on DND and urge your state legislators to co-sponsor the bill:
actionbutton.nationbuilder.com/share/SPK-QE...

#mapoli #bospoli
April 16, 2025 at 8:25 PM