For Jewish activists, Yom Kippur became a day to mourn Palestinians
As Yom Kippur came to a close this evening, I was privileged to join my friend, Ruth Messinger, at a break fast in her home. It was an honor to celebrate this moment of renewal with many of our Jewish neighbors. May it be a year of justice, joy and peace.
Demo in KC55Just insane levels of competence and compassion.
Space Nutella Sales Rep36People of faith are caring like you, Mr. Mayor. They understand faith comes in many wondrous forms and shapes and colors. We are lucky to have someone like you as a leader.
mschaz25Much better company than what you endured earlier in the day.
lakemanard.bsky.social19I do love that this guy honors people of different religions. He has respect for all people.
Ruth Zakarin13My mentor, Ruth Messinger! This is lovely.
daggydame.bsky.social12He's a glorious human being ❤️
public health guy163i like how mamdani seems to genuinely appreciate the opportunities that holidays present to celebrate religious diversity and pluralism, and to learn more about how and why these traditions are so important to new yorkers and their communities in the city he leads.
David Rothschild60Media & Political Elite tell Jewish Americans they should worry about this gentle soul (because he is Muslim) BUT we should not worry that person funding Republican Party debates if Jews are white while funding a new-Nazi party in Germany (because he is rich & powerful). I choose reality (& love).
Ruth Zakarin16Ruth Messinger is my mentor. This is a lovely moment, and one in which continues to teach me — and all of us — what community looks like. Shanah Tovah.
Julia Is Waving, Not Drowning9Ruth Messinger, another great retail politician 🤩
Fabucat1958 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️4Have you noticed how kids of all kinds gravitate towards Mayor Mamdani? Just like kids gravitated towards JFK and Obama.
C.2Yes! May it be a year of justice, joy and peace.
Josh Jones2another fuck you to rudy
the_dude2Dang ole libs man I tell you what
I talked to Jews across America, from Alaska to Brooklyn, about how they mark Yom Kippur, Judaism's holiest day. Their stories were deeply personal, profound, and sometimes quite funny. I hope you read every single one and that it enhances your experience or understanding of the day. Gift link:
Yair Rosenberg123Just one of the remarkable stories from this piece:
Eric Columbus18Excellent piece. In 1995 I didn’t watch the Yankees’ first playoff game in 14 years due to Yom Kippur. But I was there in person the following night, and broke my fast with a Yankee Stadium hot dog.
Dennis Hartley9Great piece. Back in my stand-up days, I'd play off the fact that I was a Jew from Alaska. “There's not many of us living up there, we call ourselves 'Jewskimos'...God's Frozen People. My Jewskimo name is ‘Kvetches With Wolves’. That was the name given to me by my rabbi...Rabbi Iceberg." And so on.
Howard Beale5Northern exposure. Shofar, so Good
doctoroctothorpe.bsky.social2Really good piece. Glad you're writing for the NYT now.
Jon Hartmann1I mark the day by remembering God's countless failures
Yair Rosenberg123Just one of the remarkable stories from this piece:
blocksincoming.bsky.social2Something I admire is how Judaism makes the holidays a time to reflect, apologize, and make amends to those that you hurt or offended. And it recognizes that some won't accept the apology, and provides a way to forgive yourself in that case. It's the sort of tradition we could all benefit from.
Michael Pershan2Anarchist Hebrews Made Sport of Yom Kippur With Dancing
CaptainRaccoonWhitly2Confession: Yom Kippur is my least-favourite Jewish holiday. But I understand why it means something to so many.
