When I was in college, my dorm floor did a dance routine for a show where the people who loved hip-hop danced to “It Takes Two,” and the folks into hard rock danced to AC/DC. Two completely different worlds. At the end, we all came together for a line dance to “It Takes Two." tinyurl.com/2s3bjr7t

I hope the Garcia family sues for billions apnews.com/article/kilm...

A clip from my awesome conversation today with @drshushan.bsky.social @freedomoverfascism.bsky.social. This was an awesome way to spend Shavuot. Check it out on my substack rabbisandra.substack.com/p/rights-dem...

I love college mascot reveal on social media. I’m also excited to see so many women who have been hyping up the student body.

You shall not wrong one another.” Ethical behavior begins in everyday interactions, in how we speak to and treat other people. — Lev. 25:17

There shall be one law for the citizen and the stranger.” Justice must apply equally to everyone, not only to those born with power or privilege. — Ex. 12:49

“Do not stand idly by the blood of your neighbor.” Silence in the face of harm is not neutrality; we are obligated to act when others are in danger. — Lev. 19:16

In Hebrew, it’s more complex. God didn’t create “a man and a woman.” God created humankind — and called them them. The plural comes before “male and female.” That “them” isn’t bounded by two categories. It’s expansive by design. The binary was a modern invention. Weaponized by Christianity.

“Choose life.” Judaism calls on us to choose compassion, dignity, and the preservation of human life whenever possible. — Deut. 30:19

And God created humankind in the divine image, creating it in the image of God— creating them male and female. Genesis 1:27

Tomorrow with @drshushan.bsky.social & @freedomoverfascism.bsky.social join us Rabbisandra.substack.com

“Justice, justice shall you pursue.” Justice is not passive in Jewish tradition — it is something we actively chase, defend, and build together. — Deut. 16:20

You shall love the stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.”— Deut. 10:19

Tonight begins Shavuot, the Jewish holiday of receiving the Torah and revelation. Years ago, many of us on Twitter did “Torah Tweets” during the holiday. I love bringing small pieces of Torah into public conversation. So tonight and tomorrow I’ll be sharingTorah texts. On this platform.

Revelation Requires Humility Revelation in Judaism was never meant to belong only to the powerful, the learned, the pure, or the ideologically aligned. Torah was given in public, in the wilderness, to an entire community. open.substack.com/pub/rabbisan...

Vague rhetoric doesn't build a movement; honest self-reflection does. If an organization trying to navigate a path forward has to be forced into releasing data, only to stamp a disclaimer on its own findings, it delays the real work. Principles have to matter. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/05...

What aisle??

NEW: I've filed a claim with Todd Blanche for compensation from the $1.776B slush fund for the unlawful investigation by the government into my podcast in August 2019. I'm seeking $8.647 million in compensation for weaponized lawfare - the equivalent of punitive damages, lost pay and retirement.

Good morning. Today I am grateful for another day, Jewish holidays, love, work that allows me to use my voice in ways that align with my values to build a more compassionate world. There are still people choosing kindness. And for that, I am grateful.

The question is no longer whether Donald Trump is willing to push against democratic norms. We already know that.

Not the sheriff: taxpayers. I genuinely think there is a broader trend of institutions not feeling bound by fiduciary duties; they prefer to do what the want, and deal with the lawsuits and compensation.

NEW: Records released tonight show that Reynolds, makers of Vuse vapes, gave $5 Million to MAGA Inc. days before the FDA wrote a policy that could allow them to make millions selling flavored vapes. Via @kenvogel.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/05/20/u...

I’ve spent much of this month traveling and meeting with national organizations, faith leaders, and movement partners. One thing is clear: people across the country understand what is happening in North Carolina matters.

The rabbis of the Talmud understood that when leadership becomes corrupt, the entire social fabric suffers. Perhaps most importantly, Judaism never treats leaders as beyond accountability.

Back during the old days of twitter, jews would tweet Torah text during the holiday of Shavuot. Any Jewish folks want to try that here?

hard to exaggerate how heroic these men were. they likely saved dozens of children's lives. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

We're proud to endorse @libradunn1.bsky.social for Congress in Maryland. Harry is running on: -Medicare for All -Lowering utility costs -Defending working people from corporate abuse

@semperwry.bsky.social lets go man!!!

January 6 was the worst day of my life. But the threat of Donald Trump didn’t end when the mob left the Capitol. That’s why I’m running for Congress: to defend this country, with the full constitutional authority of Congress. I’m Harry Dunn. And I’m ready to finish the job.

Trump sued the IRS for $10 billion over the leak of his tax returns. The DOJ settled. Trump drops the lawsuit. In exchange, taxpayers fund a $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund.” And January 6th rioters can apply for it.

I was just talking about this. AI in a robust social safety net is very different than AI in a scam economy without one.

My latest: Trump’s Insurrectionist Payout Plan Violates the 14th Amendment open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...

BREAKING: Harry Dunn and Daniel Hodges, two law enforcement officers who clashed with Jan. 6 insurrectionists, have sued to block the Trump 'slush fund'. They're asking a federal judge to find the creation of the fund illegal and reverse any transfers that Treasury has made to DOJ to implement it.

The org. Do No Harm is suing the website “Find A Black Doctor.” What many people fail to understand is that directories like “Find A Black Doctor” emerged b/c Black patients historically struggled to find doctors who would treat them with dignity, take their pain seriously, or even see them at all.

50 years of knowing you and though all of it great love and respect. I hope you’re feeling the love today @janewiedlin.bsky.social Happy #Birthday…. Here’s to another trip around the sun 🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂💕💕💕💕💕💕🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂photo by @hardandfastbook Melanie Nissen

A story about KY GOP Senate nominee Andy Barr: In 2019 he got mad at AOC and demanded she come to his district to visit a coal mine. She said yes, which he didn't expect, so he withdrew the invitation. Then it turned out there were no working coal mines in his district. Because he's an idiot. 1/3

Barney Frank z'l- May your memory be for a blessing

Daniel Cameron spent years defending Trump and refusing to hold police accountable for the killing of Breonna Taylor. Then Trump backed Andy Barr instead. A reminder that proximity to power does not guarantee loyalty or respect when you are ultimately viewed as disposable.

Good morning and happy Wednesday. This week’s Torah portion, Nasso, reminds us that every person has something to contribute to the community. No gift is too small. No act of care goes unseen.

Learned a new word today Karenicity.

Thom Massie in Kentucky lost his primary. Thoughts?

The GOP has increasingly ceded its responsibility to govern. Too many elected GOP officials now appear more focused on serving Trump than serving the people who elected them.

BREAKING: A handful of Senate Republicans are finally starting to join Democrats to pull the emergency brake and end Trump’s war with Iran. Now is the moment to keep pushing. Call your members of Congress.

History teaches us that rights are rarely lost all at once. They disappear piece by piece while people convince themselves it is only happening to someone else.

There is a long history in America of celebrating Black talent while resisting Black political power. You cannot profit from Black bodies, Black culture, and Black labor while also supporting systems that dilute Black voting representation. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

What feels like forever is a season. open.substack.com/pub/rabbisan...

One of the clearest signs of fear in politics is when leaders try to choose their voters instead of letting voters choose their leaders.

MLK, somebody told a lie

A democracy is in trouble when people in power spend more energy deciding whose votes count than solving the actual problems people face every day. We should all be paying attention to what is happening with voting rights and redistricting right now.

The Justice Department’s announcement of a $1.776 billion taxpayer-funded fund, established right as a massive personal lawsuit against the IRS was dropped should concern every single one of us.