<[link removed]>Shana Tova, Friend,

While Trump and the MAGA movement use Charlie Kirk’s murder to consolidate power, there is one group seeing through their propaganda: our own Jewish community.

A new survey shows that while most Jews are concerned about antisemitism on campus, “three-fourths of the sample view the Trump administration as using antisemitism as an excuse.”1We are the majority.

This is my hope for the new year: that our Jewish community will continue to see through false promises of safety that require turning our backs on our neighbors, our institutions, and our democracy.

Here are three ways you can start the new year with us in solidarity and with power:

- Join our campaign to fight fascism: A new monthly offering for those who are new-ish to Bend the Arc or have never joined us live before. RSVP for our next national call on Monday, September 29. <[link removed]>


- Recommit to the work ahead: We’ll keep taking on big fights to keep our beloved communities safe in 5786. Help grow our movement’s urgent work with a gift of $10, $18, $36, or any other amount before Rosh Hashanah. <[link removed]>


- Talk to other Jews about important issues: Learn how to change hearts and minds while stopping the use of Jewish pain and fear to attack our freedoms. Sign up for our next phonebank on Monday, October 6. <[link removed]>

These three actions show that by joining together with Jews and allies across the country, we can resist fascism, build deep connection and community, and create safety in solidarity.

A brighter, sweeter, more just future is possible when we come together and fight for each other in this way.

Wishing you a sweet new year, Shana Tova,

Jamie Beran
CEO, Bend the Arc

Sources:
1. Most American Jews say Trump is using antisemitism as an 'excuse' to silence free speech at universities, NPR <[link removed]>

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