In Bend the Arc chapters across the country, over 100 members gathered for Hanukkah parties to discuss the question: “Why do we as Jews need to show up in the fight against authoritarianism?” We also lit menorahs, sang songs, and, of course, ate lots of latkes!

Our work touched millions of people this year. Every time Trump attacked our communities, we showed up and our movement grew. We partnered with our friends and allies and won big. Check out our 2025 photos roundup to see what our Jewish movement did together this year: www.bendthearc.us/photos_2025

A message from our CEO, Jamie Beran: We’ve been heartened to see the many Jewish organizations that didn’t support candidate @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social working with Mayor-elect Mamdani in good faith for the welfare of New Yorkers. 1/10 🧵

Rabbi Susan Goldberg on why we must be vigilant in sharing stories of the cruelty of Trump's authoritarian deportation machine.

A regime whose very platform is entirely built on antisemitism and racism suggests that we eliminate both by… practicing both? And it’s only Tuesday. A response from our CEO, @jamieberan.bsky.social : 1/

We are mourning the lives taken by the antisemitic attack on a Hanukkah gathering in Australia. 🧵

This Hanukkah, we’re marking the holiday with a brand new resistance poster, drawing on both Jewish ritual and Jewish activism. We hope you’ll join our movement-wide ritual of displaying your poster in your window, next to your chanukiah, at work, or wherever feels right. 1/

The administration is unambiguously, warmly pandering to a white Christian nationalist, anti-Muslim audience in its official propaganda. Reminder: Pete Hegseth has this symbol tattooed on his chest.

Immigrant safety is Jewish safety is everyone's safety. Demanding an end to ICE collaboration with local law enforcement in in Nassau County, Bend the Arc leaders in Long Island rallied with their community Sunday. Photos by Jeff Siegel / The Mad Photographer 1/

Immigrant safety is Jewish safety is everyone's safety. Demanding an end to ICE collaboration with local law enforcement in in Nassau County, Bend the Arc leaders in Long Island rallied with their community Sunday. Photos by Jeff Siegel / The Mad Photographer 1/

"The fight for equal rights for Jews and Muslims in this country is the fight for equal rights for all people in this country." Read a Tufts student’s warning about the twin threats facing Jews and Muslims:

JD Vance says antisemitism isn't "exploding" on the right.

JD Vance says antisemitism isn't "exploding" on the right.

Jews know from our history what it means when leaders use words like this against our communities. Trump and his administration flood our country with so much hateful rhetoric it's hard to register all of it. They want us to accept it. But we will not grow numb to their brazen xenophobia. 1/

Solidarity with Rep. Ilhan Omar and the Somali community in the face of this vile, racist garbage

DACA is under attack, but the DREAM Act offers a bipartisan solution! DACA recipients and all immigrants strengthen our communities every day. It’s time for Congress to deliver permanent protections. Tell your Senators to support the DREAM Act NOW! ✍️Sign the letter HERE! unitedwedre.am/dreamact

As DACA endures unprecedented attacks, Congress has now reintroduced the DREAM Act, a bipartisan solution that provides long-overdue stability and permanent protections for immigrant youth.

She packed for Thanksgiving. She ended up deported. No person should be in fear while traveling this holiday season. 💔 Every family deserves to be together, always. #FamiliesBelongTogether

Today I introduced my Dignity for Detained Immigrants bill — to combat the lawless and inhumane way this administration has treated immigrants in detention.

Attacking pre-school teachers because they don’t think Palestinian kids should be bombed to death? Declaring NYC’s first Muslim mayor “our enemy?” Fomenting hatred, even within the Jewish community? You’re not making anyone safer.🧵

Making deals with authoritarians does NOT keep Jews safe. The Trump admin is STILL using accusations of antisemitism as smokescreens to move its dangerous agenda: attacking schools, curbing free speech, targeting immigrants, and more. And some (*cough* Northwestern *cough*) are still capitulating.

Here’s some #GivingTuesday math for you: 180 gifts today = an additional $10,000 for the largest-ever movement of Jews and allies to defeat Trump’s fascism! Can you chip in to help us reach our goal before midnight?

This #GivingTuesday, I'm supporting @bendthearc.bsky.social to help grow our Jewish movement to beat back fascism. Can you join me?: www.bendthearc.us/giving_tuesday

Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday. Over the next 24 hours, our movement of Jews and allies needs your help — we need to reach 180 donations to unlock an additional $10,000 from a generous donor. Can you help us get there? www.bendthearc.us/giving_tuesday

Making deals with authoritarians does NOT keep Jews safe. The Trump admin is STILL using accusations of antisemitism as smokescreens to move its dangerous agenda: attacking schools, curbing free speech, targeting immigrants, and more. And some (*cough* Northwestern *cough*) are still capitulating.

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s transition team — of more than 400 New Yorkers from every faith and background — truly looks like New York. And we’re proud of the Jewish leaders (many of them @jfrejnyc.bsky.social members) that are part of 17 transition committees. Here are some of them:

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s transition team — of more than 400 New Yorkers from every faith and background — truly looks like New York. And we’re proud of the Jewish leaders (many of them @jfrejnyc.bsky.social members) that are part of 17 transition committees. Here are some of them:

“This is a new low in the administration’s consistently cold-hearted treatment of people who are already building new lives and enriching the communities where they have made their homes." - Naomi S., VP of U.S. Policy & Advocacy on the Trump admin's latest memo:

From our California chapter — calling out San Luis Obispo County DA Dan Dow's anti-Muslim bigotry against Zohran Mamdani. www.sanluisobispo.com/opinion/lett...

Make no mistake: The Trump regime reportedly reclassifying swastikas and nooses away from the hate symbols they are is a recruitment campaign for neo-nazis.

Raise your hand if you’ve had a difficult conversation about antisemitism recently. ✋✋✋ To win the future we need, Jews and allies must take the lead on talking effectively about antisemitism. (Otherwise Trump and the ADL will do the talking for us.) Come learn with us this Sunday. RSVP below:

The Right is scapegoating the trans community. As Jews — and trans Jews — we recognize the impact. 1/

"American Jews don’t have to choose between our safety and wellbeing, and that of our neighbors. That’s a dead end." Read a joint op-ed from Bend the Arc CEO, @jamieberan.bsky.social and @bradlander.bsky.social on challenges and necessary healing in Jewish community after Zohran's election.

"American Jews don’t have to choose between our safety and wellbeing, and that of our neighbors. That’s a dead end." Read a joint op-ed from Bend the Arc CEO, @jamieberan.bsky.social and @bradlander.bsky.social on challenges and necessary healing in Jewish community after Zohran's election.

🎧️ NEW on the Solidarity Is This podcast! In this episode with co-host @deepaiyer.bsky.social, @jamieberan.bsky.social from @bendthearc.bsky.social shares messaging and practices that build solidarity within and outside Jewish communities. Show & notes here: www.solidarityis.org/podcast-epis...

WATCH: After Zohran's election, some asked us why the ADL — founded to keep Jews safe — is trying to keep Jews afraid with a “Mamdani Monitor. We made a video about how the same group that excused Elon Musk’s Nazi salute is helping Trump and capitulating to authoritarianism.

All of this. Jewish and Muslim safety are intertwined, and like so many Jews I proudly supported Zohran Mamdani's election. We don't need an ADL aligned with Trump that stokes Jewish fear and fails to hold actual nazis accountable.

WATCH: After Zohran's election, some asked us why the ADL — founded to keep Jews safe — is trying to keep Jews afraid with a “Mamdani Monitor. We made a video about how the same group that excused Elon Musk’s Nazi salute is helping Trump and capitulating to authoritarianism.

A chorus of Jewish New York communities, including Bend the Arc, are repudiating the ADL's blatant Islamophobia in a joint statement. Read more below:

"At least one of the signers of the statement said the ADL is applying a double standard to Mamdani, and that the group hasn’t created a similar monitor to track antisemitic activity within the Trump administration"

"At least one of the signers of the statement said the ADL is applying a double standard to Mamdani, and that the group hasn’t created a similar monitor to track antisemitic activity within the Trump administration."

A chorus of Jewish New York communities, including Bend the Arc, are repudiating the ADL's blatant Islamophobia in a joint statement. Read more below:

NEW: We just launched a Jewish petition condemning the ADL's racist "Mamdani Monitor." Add your name and help spread the word: www.bendthearc.us/reject_adl_mamdani_monitor

NEW: We just launched a Jewish petition condemning the ADL's racist "Mamdani Monitor." Add your name and help spread the word: www.bendthearc.us/reject_adl_mamdani_monitor

California’s Prop 50, a vital response to an undemocratic MAGA power grab, passed with overwhelming support in yesterday’s special election! Mazel tov to Bend the Arc’s California chapter, who endorsed Prop 50 and invested incredible time and effort into helping its passage!

@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social knows that safety for any of us depends on safety for all of us. He will fight antisemitism, anti-Muslim bigotry, and all forms of bigotry. Our futures are intertwined. Mazel tov, Mayor Mamdani.

Mazel tov to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social on his historic victory! Read a statement from our CEO @jamieberan.bsky.social: www.bendthearc.us/mazel_tov_zo...

@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social knows that safety for any of us depends on safety for all of us. He will fight antisemitism, anti-Muslim bigotry, and all forms of bigotry. Our futures are intertwined. Mazel tov, Mayor Mamdani.

Mazel tov to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social on his historic victory! Read a statement from our CEO @jamieberan.bsky.social: www.bendthearc.us/mazel_tov_zo...

" @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social is bringing us back to those values that were expressed in the machsor, in the prayer for our country." We vote for our Jewish values. We are Jews for Zohran. Polls close at 9pm.