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JFREJ Celebrates Immigrant Care Workers!

Breaking News: Paid Sick Time Act Passes NY City Council

Mazel tov! We are thrilled to report that the Paid Sick Time Act has been approved by the New York City Council! Now, over a million New Yorkers will finally get paid sick days when they or their family members are in need of medical care. And thanks to the diligent work of many, domestic workers have been included in the Paid Sick Time Act! This is a major moment for not only New York, but also the domestic worker justice movement throughout the country!

Shalom Bayit Day to Honor Immigrant Caregivers

On Saturday, May 11th: will you join in a day of services, celebrations and action to honor not just mothers, but ALL caregivers?

Join JFREJ, Kolot Chayeinu-Voices of Our Lives, the National Domestic Workers Alliance, the Workmen's Circle Shule, and Hand in Hand: The Domestic Employers Association to gather for Mother's Day-themed services and direct action in Park Slope to celebrate caregivers and domestic workers with acts of loving kindness.

Breaking News on Police Reform

Breaking news: Just one day after the federal class action lawsuit against the NYPD's Stop & Frisk practices started, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn has announced that broad agreement has been reached by city lawmakers to install an inspector general to oversee the NYPD.

Join the JFREJ staff!

Jews for Racial & Economic Justice is hiring!

JFREJ is in a dynamic moment of growth, with hundreds of active members, two expanding grassroots organizing campaigns, and flourishing cultural, educational and leadership development programs.

We are hiring a Development Associate to support and guide the fundraising work of JFREJ staff and members to build a strong and sustainable organization. Click here for the full job description, and click here to share this with your networks!

 

 

Seder in the Streets on March 20th!

It's time for Seder in the Streets - a raucous action connecting the Exodus from Mitzrayim to the struggle for justice against discriminatory policing. Through protest and performance, JFREJ will connect the celebration of Passover to the campaign for real police accountability. End Stop & Frisk and surveillance of Muslim communities! Join us in the streets!

Seder in the Streets!
Wednesday, March 20th
4:30pm - 7:00pm
500 Pearl Street, followed by Foley Square

(between Lafayette, Worth, and Centre Street)

The Great Purim Shpil!

Over 800 of you -- young and old -- celebrated Purim this year with Jews for Racial and Economic Justice!

From the wild, exquisite Masquerade Ball to the beautiful, engaging Family Show, you showed the incredible power that can come from Jewish culture, political mission, collective creativity, and utter celebration!

Click here to see the gorgeous photos of the Masquerade Ball and the Family Show!

I SEE WHAT YOU'RE DOING!

The Aftselokhes Spectacle Committee, Jews For Racial and Economic Justice, and The Midtown Workmen's Circle School* Present:


I SEE WHAT YOU’RE  DOING: PURIM, PUPPETS, POLITSEY!


A dazzling Purim Shpil and Masquerade Ball in support of Communities United for Police Reform

On Saturday Feb 23, and Sunday Feb 24, 2013 the Aftselokhes Spectacle Committee and a coterie of celebrity brass bands, rock stars, Yiddishy supernovas, activists, children and jesters of all stripes will present a very ancient, yet totally contemporary Purim masquerade Ball.

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