Rabbi Becky Silverstein
@rabbibecky.bsky.social
Not gonna lie. Felt some fear today. Felt it this week. It's been a week.
Reconnected to my courage on our In Our Name campaign call. Found more on a local organizing signal chat. And connected to the courage of others at the #NoKingsKickOff.
Reconnected to my courage on our In Our Name campaign call. Found more on a local organizing signal chat. And connected to the courage of others at the #NoKingsKickOff.
September 19, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Not gonna lie. Felt some fear today. Felt it this week. It's been a week.
Reconnected to my courage on our In Our Name campaign call. Found more on a local organizing signal chat. And connected to the courage of others at the #NoKingsKickOff.
Reconnected to my courage on our In Our Name campaign call. Found more on a local organizing signal chat. And connected to the courage of others at the #NoKingsKickOff.
Reposted by Rabbi Becky Silverstein
We are heartbroken by the murder of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, two young Israeli Embassy aides shot outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C.
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May 22, 2025 at 2:43 PM
We are heartbroken by the murder of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, two young Israeli Embassy aides shot outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C.
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Confession: I almost put our copy of "Pride Puppy" in the "to give away box." How many ABC books do my kids need? True it's the only Pride ABC book we have, but we have at least six other ABC books and several pride books.
And now, well, now its back on the shelf.
And now, well, now its back on the shelf.
May 1, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Confession: I almost put our copy of "Pride Puppy" in the "to give away box." How many ABC books do my kids need? True it's the only Pride ABC book we have, but we have at least six other ABC books and several pride books.
And now, well, now its back on the shelf.
And now, well, now its back on the shelf.
Did you know you can be a @jfrejnyc.bsky.social member even if you don't live in NYC? While "diaspora" members aren't their core constituencies, we are still welcome!
It's the JFREJ Spring Membership Drive! We have ONE WEEK to reach our goal of growing our membership by 500 people. Will you become a member today? Membership dues are on a sliding scale. Go to jfrej.org/join to join at whatever amount feels powerful & works for you.
April 1, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Did you know you can be a @jfrejnyc.bsky.social member even if you don't live in NYC? While "diaspora" members aren't their core constituencies, we are still welcome!
What a week.
(it's only Tuesday)
(it's only Tuesday)
March 11, 2025 at 11:45 PM
What a week.
(it's only Tuesday)
(it's only Tuesday)
Chris Murphy is doing the work, y'all. Here, in the Senate, everywhere.
March 11, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Chris Murphy is doing the work, y'all. Here, in the Senate, everywhere.
Listen. Boston isn't perfect. @mayorwu.boston.gov is not perfect. And this is pretty darn perfect.
I join with Mayor Wu to say to my neighbors "You belong here."
And also that I'm sorry that I don't speak Spanish nearly as well as my pretty close to bilingual kids.
I join with Mayor Wu to say to my neighbors "You belong here."
And also that I'm sorry that I don't speak Spanish nearly as well as my pretty close to bilingual kids.
Boston is the safest major city in the United States because we are safe for everyone. ❤️
March 6, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Listen. Boston isn't perfect. @mayorwu.boston.gov is not perfect. And this is pretty darn perfect.
I join with Mayor Wu to say to my neighbors "You belong here."
And also that I'm sorry that I don't speak Spanish nearly as well as my pretty close to bilingual kids.
I join with Mayor Wu to say to my neighbors "You belong here."
And also that I'm sorry that I don't speak Spanish nearly as well as my pretty close to bilingual kids.
Reposted by Rabbi Becky Silverstein
THIS THURS 3/6! — Panelists will unpack the stories we’ve inherited, reckon with harm they may cause, and dream about new Jewish stories we might tell going forward, for a world that desperately calls us to see that we are all in this together. More: theshalomcenter.org/events/new-jewish-story
March 4, 2025 at 9:21 PM
THIS THURS 3/6! — Panelists will unpack the stories we’ve inherited, reckon with harm they may cause, and dream about new Jewish stories we might tell going forward, for a world that desperately calls us to see that we are all in this together. More: theshalomcenter.org/events/new-jewish-story
Reposted by Rabbi Becky Silverstein
Yesterday, hundreds of Jews gathered outside of the ADL conference in Midtown Manhattan to show that the ADL does NOT speak for us– and is actively putting us in danger.
March 4, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Yesterday, hundreds of Jews gathered outside of the ADL conference in Midtown Manhattan to show that the ADL does NOT speak for us– and is actively putting us in danger.
Reposted by Rabbi Becky Silverstein
🚨 HAPPENING NOW: Hundreds of Jews — including rabbis, community leaders, and former ADL staffers — are gathered outside of the ADL conference in Midtown Manhattan to say that we reject the ADL’s support for Trump & Musk’s agenda. #RejectADL
March 3, 2025 at 10:37 PM
🚨 HAPPENING NOW: Hundreds of Jews — including rabbis, community leaders, and former ADL staffers — are gathered outside of the ADL conference in Midtown Manhattan to say that we reject the ADL’s support for Trump & Musk’s agenda. #RejectADL
Tonight. 7pm ET.
Join us.
Be in community. Learn some things. Take action. Build a world where we all get to thrive.
Register here: bit.ly/JPledge4Tran...
Join us.
Be in community. Learn some things. Take action. Build a world where we all get to thrive.
Register here: bit.ly/JPledge4Tran...
February 19, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Tonight. 7pm ET.
Join us.
Be in community. Learn some things. Take action. Build a world where we all get to thrive.
Register here: bit.ly/JPledge4Tran...
Join us.
Be in community. Learn some things. Take action. Build a world where we all get to thrive.
Register here: bit.ly/JPledge4Tran...
I joined 350 of my Jewish clergy colleagues and other notable Jews in taking out this full-page ad in the New York Times to oppose Trump’s plans for ethnic cleaning of Palestinians in Gaza.
Join us at saynotoethniccleansing.org
#saynotoethniccleansing #whatrabbisdo
Join us at saynotoethniccleansing.org
#saynotoethniccleansing #whatrabbisdo
February 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
I joined 350 of my Jewish clergy colleagues and other notable Jews in taking out this full-page ad in the New York Times to oppose Trump’s plans for ethnic cleaning of Palestinians in Gaza.
Join us at saynotoethniccleansing.org
#saynotoethniccleansing #whatrabbisdo
Join us at saynotoethniccleansing.org
#saynotoethniccleansing #whatrabbisdo
Reposted by Rabbi Becky Silverstein
As Jews for Shared Safety, we know our history demands that we take a stand against ethnic cleansing—wherever it happens. Trump wants to erase Palestinians from Gaza. We must be louder than ever.
350+ rabbis & Jewish figures are taking a stand in a historic NYT ad rejecting his genocidal rhetoric.
350+ rabbis & Jewish figures are taking a stand in a historic NYT ad rejecting his genocidal rhetoric.
February 13, 2025 at 3:58 PM
As Jews for Shared Safety, we know our history demands that we take a stand against ethnic cleansing—wherever it happens. Trump wants to erase Palestinians from Gaza. We must be louder than ever.
350+ rabbis & Jewish figures are taking a stand in a historic NYT ad rejecting his genocidal rhetoric.
350+ rabbis & Jewish figures are taking a stand in a historic NYT ad rejecting his genocidal rhetoric.
Really looking forward to the 2nd Annual Conference on the Jewish Left, especially my chance to talk with @joware.bsky.social and @audrey-sasson.bsky.social!
Feb 28th. In person and online.
Register here: www.bu.edu/cura/the-jew...
Feb 28th. In person and online.
Register here: www.bu.edu/cura/the-jew...
February 10, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Really looking forward to the 2nd Annual Conference on the Jewish Left, especially my chance to talk with @joware.bsky.social and @audrey-sasson.bsky.social!
Feb 28th. In person and online.
Register here: www.bu.edu/cura/the-jew...
Feb 28th. In person and online.
Register here: www.bu.edu/cura/the-jew...
Just heard @adriennemareebrown.bsky.social share this on the @workingfamilies.org mass call.
Tarot is the edge of my comfort zone and this resonates deeply.
Tarot is the edge of my comfort zone and this resonates deeply.
tarot for the collective today - “raccoon, the generous protector. this robin hood…has the uncanny ability to assist others without allowing them to become victims or dependents…tends to the needs of the tribe before taking any for themselves. uncommon lack of greed. who needs you?” -medicine cards
January 24, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Just heard @adriennemareebrown.bsky.social share this on the @workingfamilies.org mass call.
Tarot is the edge of my comfort zone and this resonates deeply.
Tarot is the edge of my comfort zone and this resonates deeply.
Starting now!
If you're seeing this, this is your sign to get involved in building something bigger than yourself and fight for a government that serves working people first
THURSDAY 1/23: JOIN US FOR ANOTHER MASS CALL
Trump's in office. What does that mean and what can we do?
Sign up: buff.ly/40GrC2S
THURSDAY 1/23: JOIN US FOR ANOTHER MASS CALL
Trump's in office. What does that mean and what can we do?
Sign up: buff.ly/40GrC2S
January 24, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Starting now!
A snippet of the Statement from the Parents Circle/Family Forum, Palestinian & Israeli Bereaved Families for Peace on the Ceasefire.
Read the whole 🧵 for the whole statement.
Read the whole 🧵 for the whole statement.
"For years, we have cried out for a political agreement & nobody listened.
For years, we have warned against the endless cycle of bloodshed.
These past 466 days have only reaffirmed what we already know: violence will never bring safety, justice, or resolution. >>>
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For years, we have warned against the endless cycle of bloodshed.
These past 466 days have only reaffirmed what we already know: violence will never bring safety, justice, or resolution. >>>
4/
January 15, 2025 at 8:50 PM
A snippet of the Statement from the Parents Circle/Family Forum, Palestinian & Israeli Bereaved Families for Peace on the Ceasefire.
Read the whole 🧵 for the whole statement.
Read the whole 🧵 for the whole statement.
Some opportunities for LA fire specific pre-Shabbos tzedekah (giving):
1) Any of the gofundme pages listed in this directory
1) Any of the gofundme pages listed in this directory
A reminder that you can support Black families that have been displaced using the gofundme’s listed here bit.ly/rebuildAD
Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory
bit.ly
January 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Some opportunities for LA fire specific pre-Shabbos tzedekah (giving):
1) Any of the gofundme pages listed in this directory
1) Any of the gofundme pages listed in this directory
Reposted by Rabbi Becky Silverstein
Allow us to (re)introduce ourselves! 👋🏽
Gender Liberation Movement (GLM) is an intersectional organizing collective elevating bodily autonomy & self-determination for ALL.
Co-founders @RaquelWillis.com & @ElielCruz.com spoke to @rollingstone.com all about it.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Gender Liberation Movement (GLM) is an intersectional organizing collective elevating bodily autonomy & self-determination for ALL.
Co-founders @RaquelWillis.com & @ElielCruz.com spoke to @rollingstone.com all about it.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
These Trans-Rights Advocates Aren't Waiting for Dems to Save Them
The Gender Liberation Movement, a new trans rights advocacy group, is taking on Trump's anti-trans agenda — whether Democrats are with them or not.
www.rollingstone.com
January 9, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Allow us to (re)introduce ourselves! 👋🏽
Gender Liberation Movement (GLM) is an intersectional organizing collective elevating bodily autonomy & self-determination for ALL.
Co-founders @RaquelWillis.com & @ElielCruz.com spoke to @rollingstone.com all about it.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Gender Liberation Movement (GLM) is an intersectional organizing collective elevating bodily autonomy & self-determination for ALL.
Co-founders @RaquelWillis.com & @ElielCruz.com spoke to @rollingstone.com all about it.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Many folks asking me if I know when/if the Torah scrolls were evacuated from Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center. They were and the question reflects a deeply held belief about what is central -- Torah and each other (are folks safe is the first question asked).
#eatonfire
#eatonfire
January 8, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Many folks asking me if I know when/if the Torah scrolls were evacuated from Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center. They were and the question reflects a deeply held belief about what is central -- Torah and each other (are folks safe is the first question asked).
#eatonfire
#eatonfire
Wrote something on the parsha and being trans.
tl:DR. There is something a little trans about Joseph and trans people are miracles.
Read the full piece and then watch the Chase Strangio video that follows this post.
hebrewcollege.edu/blog/the-tru...
tl:DR. There is something a little trans about Joseph and trans people are miracles.
Read the full piece and then watch the Chase Strangio video that follows this post.
hebrewcollege.edu/blog/the-tru...
The Truth that Sets us Apart | Hebrew College
Hebrew College
hebrewcollege.edu
December 27, 2024 at 6:11 PM
Wrote something on the parsha and being trans.
tl:DR. There is something a little trans about Joseph and trans people are miracles.
Read the full piece and then watch the Chase Strangio video that follows this post.
hebrewcollege.edu/blog/the-tru...
tl:DR. There is something a little trans about Joseph and trans people are miracles.
Read the full piece and then watch the Chase Strangio video that follows this post.
hebrewcollege.edu/blog/the-tru...
Reposted by Rabbi Becky Silverstein
How does a transgender news outlet cover a major national story?
We center trans voices, and we tell the truth without showing excessive deference to the justices who are holding our lives in the balance.
Read Assigned Media's story on US vs Skrmetti.
We center trans voices, and we tell the truth without showing excessive deference to the justices who are holding our lives in the balance.
Read Assigned Media's story on US vs Skrmetti.
Supporters of Trans Rights Rally Despite Conservative Court’s Ominous Leanings — Assigned
Outside supporters of trans rights showed their fighting spirit. While inside, questions about detransition signaled court’s openness to gender affirming care bans.
www.assignedmedia.org
December 4, 2024 at 11:33 PM
How does a transgender news outlet cover a major national story?
We center trans voices, and we tell the truth without showing excessive deference to the justices who are holding our lives in the balance.
Read Assigned Media's story on US vs Skrmetti.
We center trans voices, and we tell the truth without showing excessive deference to the justices who are holding our lives in the balance.
Read Assigned Media's story on US vs Skrmetti.
Reposted by Rabbi Becky Silverstein
Anti trans activist Benjamin Ryan previously reported on spurious accusations that Boston Children's rushed trans youth through assessment. The Boston Globe spoke with actual families and they completely contradict those blatant distortions. www.bostonglobe.com/2024/12/03/m...
A former director called the Boston Children’s transgender clinic ‘reckless.’ Families say that couldn’t be further from the truth. - The Boston Globe
The families shared their experiences — described in dozens of hours of interviews and substantiated by records shared with the Globe — as a counterweight to what they regard as unfounded concerns abo...
www.bostonglobe.com
December 3, 2024 at 12:32 PM
Anti trans activist Benjamin Ryan previously reported on spurious accusations that Boston Children's rushed trans youth through assessment. The Boston Globe spoke with actual families and they completely contradict those blatant distortions. www.bostonglobe.com/2024/12/03/m...
On Wednesday I'll fly to DC to gather with trans community and allies outside the Supreme Court.
Inside, the court will be hearing oral arguments in US v. Skrmetti, the case over Tennessee’s ban on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for treatment of gender dysphoria in transgender minors.
Inside, the court will be hearing oral arguments in US v. Skrmetti, the case over Tennessee’s ban on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for treatment of gender dysphoria in transgender minors.
December 2, 2024 at 3:02 PM
On Wednesday I'll fly to DC to gather with trans community and allies outside the Supreme Court.
Inside, the court will be hearing oral arguments in US v. Skrmetti, the case over Tennessee’s ban on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for treatment of gender dysphoria in transgender minors.
Inside, the court will be hearing oral arguments in US v. Skrmetti, the case over Tennessee’s ban on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for treatment of gender dysphoria in transgender minors.
So glad the NYT continues to meet my ridiculously low expectations
November 26, 2024 at 7:29 PM
So glad the NYT continues to meet my ridiculously low expectations