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Jews for Mask Rights
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We are Jewish leaders and community members united by the belief that everyone has the right to protect their health. Sign our open letter! #NoNYMaskBan JewsForMaskRights.com
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Jews for Mask Rights @jews4maskrights.bsky.social · Jun 20
Regarding mask bans as a campaign platform in the 2025 NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary.

#NoNYMaskBan
Andrew Cuomo and Whitney Tilson both include mask bans in their NYC mayoral race platforms. As Jewish New Yorkers specifically united against mask bans, we remain firmly opposed to these policies, and think anyone pushing a mask ban should not be mayor. Jews deserve real, effective responses to antisemitism — not to be exploited as political pawns to justify policies that endanger all New Yorkers. Given uncertain vaccine access, emerging COVID variants, rising authoritarianism, and hazardous air quality, promoting mask bans is dangerous and irresponsible. - Jews for Mask Rights Early voting is currently underway. You can vote today, June 20th, until 4pm. Polls are open over the weekend from 9am to 5pm. Election Day is Tuesday, June 24th, and polls are open from 6am to 9pm.
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Bend the Arc: Jewish Action @bendthearc.bsky.social · Sep 4
This year, Gov. Hochul and others tried to pass a mask ban in New York to "fight antisemitism." (Spoiler: it would not help fight antisemitism).

We helped beat it, alongside our partners like @jfrejnyc.bsky.social, @jews4maskrights.bsky.social, and @nyclu.org.

But the fight isn't over. Read more:
nyclu.org NYCLU @nyclu.org · Sep 3
Contrary to proponents’ promises, a mask ban will not curb crime or combat antisemitism.

It's a performative move that ignores the root causes of crime.
New York’s Mask Law: What it Says and How it Will Impact New Yorkers
www.nyclu.org
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hand_to_eye @delightw2023.bsky.social · Jun 20
As ppl got more vocal against masks a strange thing started happening. I take Uber to my medical appointments and all of a sudden my rating started to drop. Nothing I did changed. I am polite, I tip well. I can't help thinking it's about the mask.
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Jews for Mask Rights @jews4maskrights.bsky.social · Jun 20
Regarding mask bans as a campaign platform in the 2025 NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary.

#NoNYMaskBan
Andrew Cuomo and Whitney Tilson both include mask bans in their NYC mayoral race platforms. As Jewish New Yorkers specifically united against mask bans, we remain firmly opposed to these policies, and think anyone pushing a mask ban should not be mayor. Jews deserve real, effective responses to antisemitism — not to be exploited as political pawns to justify policies that endanger all New Yorkers. Given uncertain vaccine access, emerging COVID variants, rising authoritarianism, and hazardous air quality, promoting mask bans is dangerous and irresponsible. - Jews for Mask Rights Early voting is currently underway. You can vote today, June 20th, until 4pm. Polls are open over the weekend from 9am to 5pm. Election Day is Tuesday, June 24th, and polls are open from 6am to 9pm.
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Julia Métraux @juliametraux.bsky.social · Jun 14
“Masks are also a vital tool for medically vulnerable people to safely participate in public life, including protest,” Bohm also said. “Any ban on masks effectively forces them to choose between their safety and their rights.”
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Julia Métraux @juliametraux.bsky.social · Jun 14
On wearing a mask, Kathy Brammer told @artiscuriskis.bsky.social "“I have elderly parents, I have people [in my life] who are immunocompromised. The statistics and the science really say that this is what’s going to keep them safe, me safe, and everyone else safe.”
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Julia Métraux @juliametraux.bsky.social · Jun 14
NEW: @artiscuriskis.bsky.social and I wrote about what it's like to be wearing a mask at New York's Nassau County's #NoKings rally for @motherjones.com. The county notoriously has a mask ban, making covering your face a form of resistance in itself. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Defying a ban, Long Islanders masked up for "No Kings"
“If ICE is going to wear a mask in their uniform, then I can."
www.motherjones.com
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Jews for Mask Rights @jews4maskrights.bsky.social · May 6
“Penalizing mask-wearing, even through sentencing enhancements, still punishes people for protecting their health and will disproportionately impact overpoliced communities.” Grateful to @lauralew105.bsky.social & @prismreports.org for covering the dangers of anti-mask legislation. #NoNYMaskBan
“It’s frustrating that the groups that are supposed to protect Jews are making excuses for people in high positions of power doing Nazi salutes, and at the same time, they’re pushing laws that will endanger millions of New Yorkers and acting like that will protect us,” said the Jews for Mask Rights spokesperson. She suggested other measures that would address antisemitism and crime, such as bystander intervention training, which she said helped her some years ago when someone had yelled antisemitic slurs at her in the street. “Mask bans don’t stop antisemitism—they distract from it,” she added. “It’s like putting a Band-Aid on a flood. You can’t fight antisemitism with superficial laws.”
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Jews for Mask Rights @jews4maskrights.bsky.social · May 6
Full article here: prismreports.org/2025/05/05/n...
NY proposal against wearing a mask during crimes stigmatizes masking and won’t stop antisemitism, advocates say
The 2026 fiscal year budget includes increased penalties for wearing a mask while committing certain crimes
prismreports.org
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Jews for Mask Rights @jews4maskrights.bsky.social · May 6
“Penalizing mask-wearing, even through sentencing enhancements, still punishes people for protecting their health and will disproportionately impact overpoliced communities.” Grateful to @lauralew105.bsky.social & @prismreports.org for covering the dangers of anti-mask legislation. #NoNYMaskBan
“It’s frustrating that the groups that are supposed to protect Jews are making excuses for people in high positions of power doing Nazi salutes, and at the same time, they’re pushing laws that will endanger millions of New Yorkers and acting like that will protect us,” said the Jews for Mask Rights spokesperson. She suggested other measures that would address antisemitism and crime, such as bystander intervention training, which she said helped her some years ago when someone had yelled antisemitic slurs at her in the street. “Mask bans don’t stop antisemitism—they distract from it,” she added. “It’s like putting a Band-Aid on a flood. You can’t fight antisemitism with superficial laws.”
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Laura Weiss @lauralew105.bsky.social · May 6
“It’s frustrating that the groups that are supposed to protect Jews are making excuses for people in high positions of power doing Nazi salutes, & at the same time, they’re pushing laws that will endanger millions of New Yorkers and acting like that will protect us.” prismreports.org/2025/05/05/n...
NY proposal against wearing a mask during crimes stigmatizes masking and won’t stop antisemitism, advocates say
The 2026 fiscal year budget includes increased penalties for wearing a mask while committing certain crimes
prismreports.org
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Oni Blackstock, MD MHS @oniblackstock.bsky.social · May 6
“It’s reassuring to see that Hochul’s proposal to create a new crime of ‘masked harassment’ has been dropped,” said Dr. Oni Blackstock...

“[But][e]ven proposals like this can have a chilling effect. It risks casting doubt on masks as a legitimate and necessary public health tool.”
NY proposal against wearing a mask during crimes stigmatizes masking and won’t stop antisemitism, advocates say
The 2026 fiscal year budget includes increased penalties for wearing a mask while committing certain crimes
prismreports.org
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Laura Weiss @lauralew105.bsky.social · May 5
My latest, on the New York state budget and the governor's stymied push for a mask ban. @prismreports.org
As @jabaribrisport.bsky.social put it: “Restricting voluntary masking in public is truly unconscionable.... it’s clearly not about public safety."
prismreports.org/2025/05/05/n...
NY proposal against wearing a mask during crimes stigmatizes masking and won’t stop antisemitism, advocates say
The 2026 fiscal year budget includes increased penalties for wearing a mask while committing certain crimes
prismreports.org
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Jews for Mask Rights @jews4maskrights.bsky.social · May 5
Anti-mask crackdowns will harm vulnerable New Yorkers. Call your state senator ASAP. Tell them to speak up in conference and firmly oppose any budget legislation that penalizes masking.

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jews4maskrights.bsky.social Jews for Mask Rights @jews4maskrights.bsky.social · Apr 29
⚠️ URGENT ACTION 4/29:
The budget is NOT final. We need MASSIVE opposition while there's still time.
➡️ Call your reps to get anti-mask language OUT before a vote.
➡️ Ask 3 friends to call too!
Full toolkit + contacts: bit.ly/no-mask-ban
Use the new script below ⬇️
⚠️URGENT CALL TO ACTION 4/29⚠️ STOP ANTI-MASK NY LAW We need MASSIVE opposition to the proposed budget language while we can still fight it: CALL your state senator first. See bit.ly/no-mask-ban for full list of contacts. ASK 3 friends to call to amplify our impact. “Hi my name is [Name], and I’m calling as a constituent to urge [official] to oppose any policy that penalizes masking in the budget or beyond, including Hochul’s latest update. This law will be largely used against BIPOC, undocumented, and disabled New Yorkers. In a moment of rising authoritarianism, Dems must not allow policies that attack our civil liberties.” Tell us what they say: bit.ly/mask-ban-debrief
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Jews for Mask Rights @jews4maskrights.bsky.social · May 5
Both Trump and @governor.ny.gov are pushing anti-mask policies. Far-right media is celebrating Hochul’s plan because it will increase punishments for “obstructing traffic.” How can Democrats expect voters to trust them to oppose Trump when they’re signing on to his playbook?
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Jews for Mask Rights @jews4maskrights.bsky.social · May 5
Reminder: There's still time to get the anti-mask policy out of the New York state budget. Call your state senator first thing Monday. bit.ly/no-mask-ban
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Elana Levin @levin.bsky.social · May 2
Let’s do something
jews4maskrights.bsky.social Jews for Mask Rights @jews4maskrights.bsky.social · Apr 29
🚨 CALL NOW:
NY’s anti-mask policy can still be STOPPED, but we’re running out of time.
🗣 Tell your state senator: “NO anti-mask policies in the budget. Tell leadership to leave it OUT.”
⚠️ UPDATED SCRIPT BELOW ⬇️
⚠️UPDATED CALLS TO ACTION 4/29⚠️ CALL NOW: Say NO to NY’s Anti-Mask Budget Hochul claimed there’s a budget deal — but there’s no final agreement yet. That means the anti-mask policy can still be stopped. → Call your State Senator NOW!* → Tell them: No anti-mask policies in the budget. Tell leadership to LEAVE IT OUT. This is crunch time. Keep the pressure on. 🔗Toolkit: bit.ly/no-mask-ban *If you have time, call your Assembly Member, the Senate Majority Leader, and the Assembly Speaker. More in toolkit. CALL SCRIPT →
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COVID Advocacy NY @covidadvocacyny.bsky.social · May 1
New York Doctors Coalition, New York State Academy of Family Physicians, New York State American Academy of Pediatrics, & over 300 physicians & other healthcare & public health workers voiced their opposition to NY's proposed mask bans earlier this year. #NoNYMaskBan
www.nydocs.org/our-work/no-...
New York Doctors - No Mask Ban
March 26th, 2025 The Honorable Kathy Hochul Governor of New York State NYS State Capitol Building Albany, NY 12224 Mayor Eric Adams City Hall New York, NY 10007 Assemblywoman Amy Paulin Legislative...
www.nydocs.org
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Jews for Mask Rights @jews4maskrights.bsky.social · May 1
Repost the quoted tweet today to help us get more calls!
jews4maskrights.bsky.social Jews for Mask Rights @jews4maskrights.bsky.social · Apr 29
🚨 CALL NOW:
NY’s anti-mask policy can still be STOPPED, but we’re running out of time.
🗣 Tell your state senator: “NO anti-mask policies in the budget. Tell leadership to leave it OUT.”
⚠️ UPDATED SCRIPT BELOW ⬇️
⚠️UPDATED CALLS TO ACTION 4/29⚠️ CALL NOW: Say NO to NY’s Anti-Mask Budget Hochul claimed there’s a budget deal — but there’s no final agreement yet. That means the anti-mask policy can still be stopped. → Call your State Senator NOW!* → Tell them: No anti-mask policies in the budget. Tell leadership to LEAVE IT OUT. This is crunch time. Keep the pressure on. 🔗Toolkit: bit.ly/no-mask-ban *If you have time, call your Assembly Member, the Senate Majority Leader, and the Assembly Speaker. More in toolkit. CALL SCRIPT →
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Jews for Mask Rights @jews4maskrights.bsky.social · Apr 30
📢 Call now and tell your reps to "speak up in conference and vocally oppose any legislation that penalizes masking in the budget or beyond, including sentencing enhancements."

#NoNYMaskBan
jews4maskrights.bsky.social Jews for Mask Rights @jews4maskrights.bsky.social · Apr 29
⚠️ URGENT ACTION 4/29:
The budget is NOT final. We need MASSIVE opposition while there's still time.
➡️ Call your reps to get anti-mask language OUT before a vote.
➡️ Ask 3 friends to call too!
Full toolkit + contacts: bit.ly/no-mask-ban
Use the new script below ⬇️
⚠️URGENT CALL TO ACTION 4/29⚠️ STOP ANTI-MASK NY LAW We need MASSIVE opposition to the proposed budget language while we can still fight it: CALL your state senator first. See bit.ly/no-mask-ban for full list of contacts. ASK 3 friends to call to amplify our impact. “Hi my name is [Name], and I’m calling as a constituent to urge [official] to oppose any policy that penalizes masking in the budget or beyond, including Hochul’s latest update. This law will be largely used against BIPOC, undocumented, and disabled New Yorkers. In a moment of rising authoritarianism, Dems must not allow policies that attack our civil liberties.” Tell us what they say: bit.ly/mask-ban-debrief
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COVID Advocacy NY @covidadvocacyny.bsky.social · Apr 30
Tell your NY legislators to "speak up in conference and vocally oppose any legislation that penalizes masking in the budget or beyond, including sentencing enhancements." #NoNYMaskBan

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jews4maskrights.bsky.social Jews for Mask Rights @jews4maskrights.bsky.social · Apr 30
📢 Call now and tell your reps to "speak up in conference and vocally oppose any legislation that penalizes masking in the budget or beyond, including sentencing enhancements."

#NoNYMaskBan
jews4maskrights.bsky.social Jews for Mask Rights @jews4maskrights.bsky.social · Apr 29
⚠️ URGENT ACTION 4/29:
The budget is NOT final. We need MASSIVE opposition while there's still time.
➡️ Call your reps to get anti-mask language OUT before a vote.
➡️ Ask 3 friends to call too!
Full toolkit + contacts: bit.ly/no-mask-ban
Use the new script below ⬇️
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clairifur.bsky.social @clairifur.bsky.social · Apr 30
There is still time to call *today,* 4/30! Please consider calling your New York reps to share your support for #NoNYMaskBan.
jews4maskrights.bsky.social Jews for Mask Rights @jews4maskrights.bsky.social · Apr 30
📢 Call now and tell your reps to "speak up in conference and vocally oppose any legislation that penalizes masking in the budget or beyond, including sentencing enhancements."

#NoNYMaskBan
jews4maskrights.bsky.social Jews for Mask Rights @jews4maskrights.bsky.social · Apr 29
⚠️ URGENT ACTION 4/29:
The budget is NOT final. We need MASSIVE opposition while there's still time.
➡️ Call your reps to get anti-mask language OUT before a vote.
➡️ Ask 3 friends to call too!
Full toolkit + contacts: bit.ly/no-mask-ban
Use the new script below ⬇️
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Jews for Mask Rights @jews4maskrights.bsky.social · Apr 30
📢 Call now and tell your reps to "speak up in conference and vocally oppose any legislation that penalizes masking in the budget or beyond, including sentencing enhancements."

#NoNYMaskBan
jews4maskrights.bsky.social Jews for Mask Rights @jews4maskrights.bsky.social · Apr 29
⚠️ URGENT ACTION 4/29:
The budget is NOT final. We need MASSIVE opposition while there's still time.
➡️ Call your reps to get anti-mask language OUT before a vote.
➡️ Ask 3 friends to call too!
Full toolkit + contacts: bit.ly/no-mask-ban
Use the new script below ⬇️
⚠️URGENT CALL TO ACTION 4/29⚠️ STOP ANTI-MASK NY LAW We need MASSIVE opposition to the proposed budget language while we can still fight it: CALL your state senator first. See bit.ly/no-mask-ban for full list of contacts. ASK 3 friends to call to amplify our impact. “Hi my name is [Name], and I’m calling as a constituent to urge [official] to oppose any policy that penalizes masking in the budget or beyond, including Hochul’s latest update. This law will be largely used against BIPOC, undocumented, and disabled New Yorkers. In a moment of rising authoritarianism, Dems must not allow policies that attack our civil liberties.” Tell us what they say: bit.ly/mask-ban-debrief
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Jews for Mask Rights @jews4maskrights.bsky.social · Apr 29
⚠️ URGENT ACTION 4/29:
The budget is NOT final. We need MASSIVE opposition while there's still time.
➡️ Call your reps to get anti-mask language OUT before a vote.
➡️ Ask 3 friends to call too!
Full toolkit + contacts: bit.ly/no-mask-ban
Use the new script below ⬇️
⚠️URGENT CALL TO ACTION 4/29⚠️ STOP ANTI-MASK NY LAW We need MASSIVE opposition to the proposed budget language while we can still fight it: CALL your state senator first. See bit.ly/no-mask-ban for full list of contacts. ASK 3 friends to call to amplify our impact. “Hi my name is [Name], and I’m calling as a constituent to urge [official] to oppose any policy that penalizes masking in the budget or beyond, including Hochul’s latest update. This law will be largely used against BIPOC, undocumented, and disabled New Yorkers. In a moment of rising authoritarianism, Dems must not allow policies that attack our civil liberties.” Tell us what they say: bit.ly/mask-ban-debrief
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Jews for Mask Rights @jews4maskrights.bsky.social · Apr 29
🚨 CALL NOW:
NY’s anti-mask policy can still be STOPPED, but we’re running out of time.
🗣 Tell your state senator: “NO anti-mask policies in the budget. Tell leadership to leave it OUT.”
⚠️ UPDATED SCRIPT BELOW ⬇️
⚠️UPDATED CALLS TO ACTION 4/29⚠️ CALL NOW: Say NO to NY’s Anti-Mask Budget Hochul claimed there’s a budget deal — but there’s no final agreement yet. That means the anti-mask policy can still be stopped. → Call your State Senator NOW!* → Tell them: No anti-mask policies in the budget. Tell leadership to LEAVE IT OUT. This is crunch time. Keep the pressure on. 🔗Toolkit: bit.ly/no-mask-ban *If you have time, call your Assembly Member, the Senate Majority Leader, and the Assembly Speaker. More in toolkit. CALL SCRIPT →
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Myra Batchelder @myrabatchelder.bsky.social · Apr 29
Called my NY State Senator, Assemblymember, as well as Assembly Speaker, Senate Majority Leader, and Governor and urged them not to include anti-mask policy in the state budget! Masks should not be criminalized.

Budget isn't over yet.

New Yorkers, have you called?

#NoNYMaskBan
myrabatchelder.bsky.social Myra Batchelder @myrabatchelder.bsky.social · Apr 29
Find your NY State Senator: www.nysenate.gov/find-my-sena...

Find your NY State Assemblymember: nyassembly.gov/mem/search/

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie: 518-455-3791

Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins: 518-455-2585

Governor Hochul: 518-474-8390

#NoNYMaskBan
www.nysenate.gov
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