Current Activities
For the first time ever, New
York State's Legislators
officially recognized
domestic workers as real
workers.
Thanks to the hundreds of JFREJ members who supported domestic
workers this year.
Click here to see what JFREJ, Domestic Workers United, and other allies achieved this year.
Domestic Workers stand with their supporters, including JFREJ members, in Washington Square Park to celebrate the Assembly's passage of the Domestic Workers Inclusion Bill and to demand an even stronger bill in the Senate
JFREJ in the News
Domestic Workers Push for Bill of Rights - NY1
Paterson Will Sign "Domestic Workers Bill of Rights" - WNYC Newsroom
Crunchtime in Albany: Domestic Workers' Rights - WNYC - The Brian Lehrer Show
Give nannies and housekeepers the rights they deserve: N.Y. should lead the way and fix labor laws The New York Daily News
The Next Generation: Organizers and Activists Learn the Ropes The Jewish Daily Forward, January 2009
Last week, we told the New York State Legislature we are not going away until the Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights is passed. Check out the actions we took:
Monday, June 8th - Albany Play-date to thank Domestic Workers
Friday, June 12th - JFREJ Shabbat vigil, during a 24-hour vigil for domestic workers
Sunday, June 14th - Children's march for domestic workers
Please join us at our next
Shalom Bayit Campaign
Meeting, July 9th, 7-9pm.
What We Do
Organizing
- Shalom Bayit: Justice for Domestic Workers Campaign
- Housing Justice Campaign
Education
- Grace Paley Organizing Fellowship
- Intergenerational Study Group
- Jewish Education
Leadership
- Staff & Board
- Rabbinical Council
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JFREJ Names Joshua Nessen
Executive Director
Our community is thrilled to welcome the leadership of Joshua Nessen. Read on to learn all about him!
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JFREJ Launches the Grace Paley
Organzing Fellowship.
The fellowship started in September, 2008 and will train over a dozen new and experienced JFREJ members in organizing skills, political analysis and leadership development. Check back here for details in the coming weeks as the fellowship progresses.
Meet the Fellows
Learn more about the Fellowship
Read an article about the Fellowship
See the Fellowship application.
More about JFREJ
Check out the latest version of our newsletter,
The JFREJ Broadside
Read JFREJ's most recent newsletters below.
Winter 2009
Spring 2008
Winter 2008
Summer 2007
Spring 2007
Winter 2006/2007
Spring 2006
Latest Statements & Releases
8/23/07- New York- Jews for Racial and Economic Justice (JFREJ) takes a stand in support of Debbie Almontaser and Khalil Gibran International Academy. more
6/7/07- New York- Today Jews for Racial and Economic Justice (JFREJ) along with a coalition of 55 immigrant groups, labor unions, and domestic worker advocacy organizations led by Domestic Workers United will come together at a town hall meeting. more
7/25/06— Jews for Racial and Economic Justice (JFREJ) is bringing together experts on the complex issue of immigrant rights during an educational forum. more
Listen to JFREJ's Radio Show
BEYOND THE PALE: the Progressive Jewish Radio Hour
Sundays 12 - 1pm
WBAI, 99.5 FM, Pacifica Radio, www.beyondthepale.org |
"JFREJ, in its pioneering
community organizing and
educational work, translates
the ideals and values of our
Jewish tradition into our
modern urban struggles for
social justice and racial
equality."
-Rabbi J. Rolando Matalon, B'nai Jeshurun |
Coming Up!
For A Full Calendar - click here
Shalom Bayit Campaign Meeting
August 5, 2009
Join us for very exciting next steps as we begin educating employers and building implementation systems
click here for more information
JFREJ Picnic!
August 9, 2009
Food! Fun! Kites! Other JFREJ members! Celebration!
click here for more information
Housing Workshop at Stanton Street Shul
August 10, 2009
Political education with JFREJ and Orthodox Jews
click here for more information
For more information, click here or call 212-647-8966 x11
To support JFREJ, click here.
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