Craig Byer

Husband. Dad. Associate Director, Content at @AJCGlobal by day with more digital musings by night.

[Hen Mazzig @HenMazzig]

Antisemitism is the quest to make Jewish people unsafe, physically and psychologically.

It’s a form of abuse, and like any abuser, antisemites will threaten, gaslight, lie, defame, and dehumanize us.

That’s why every Jew who fights antisemitism everywhere, is a survivor.

[American Jewish Committee @AJCGlobal]

🔴 NEW:

Today, AJC released its fourth State of Antisemitism in America report, detailing the myriad ways that antisemitism affects the lives and actions of Jews and compares those findings to how the American general public perceives the threat.

Check out the results: 👇

[American Jewish Committee @AJCGlobal]

Yesterday, Kyrie Irving was suspended for failing to apologize for peddling an antisemitic documentary. He then issued a long-awaited apology.

Here's an explainer of the Jew-hatred he helped spread along with a breakdown of this nearly week-long saga.
https://t.co/ZriLa7QE9Z

[CJP - Combined Jewish Philanthropies @CJPBoston]

Our community's generosity during this time is incredible. Thanks to 1,221 gifts from generous donors, we’ve raised $1,660,000 as of this week! All we can say is: THANK YOU and let's keep it going!

▫️Make a gift: https://t.co/8MRX81TjFW
▫️Grantees: https://t.co/bvNBnK5EFE

[Craig Byer @CraigByer]

There’s many reasons we purchased in Eastie again — and couldn’t be happier — especially after a profitable sale of our first condo.

Not on this list, though, is the benefit of a diverse neighborhood and proximity to a clear rise in culture and art. https://t.co/u4h3JRf1xQ

[Craig Byer @CraigByer]

No better time to re-share this gem: https://t.co/CwrLAIfY9h

[NPR Music @nprmusic]

Hear @brighteyesband's first new song since 2011, "Persona Non Grata," now. https://t.co/r1l7mTVM48

[CJP - Combined Jewish Philanthropies @CJPBoston]

Due to #COVID19, many people across our Jewish community are facing dangerous isolation, financial crisis, and lack of access to food and other basic necessities. We're launching the CJP Coronavirus Emergency Fund to respond to these needs.

Donate now: https://t.co/mQlWgUmpCQ

[Craig Byer @CraigByer]

Paris leftovers. 📸🇫🇷

[Craig Byer @CraigByer]

As far as welcoming, inclusive, and values-driven events go, this tops the list.

Proud to serve on this planning committee year after year to help bridge the divide. Join us. #WelcomeTheStranger 👇🏻

[ADL New England @ADL_NewEngland]

Join us to celebrate the many different backgrounds that make our Commonwealth at our 13th annual "A Nation of Immigrants Community Seder" Register at https://t.co/TiJXFDtM4Q #BostonSeder

[Craig Byer @CraigByer]

Let the words sink in.

Penned by colleagues @rabbimarcbaker, @BurtonJM, and @rtrestan.

[The Boston Globe @BostonGlobe]

From Marc Baker, Jeremy Burton, and Robert Trestan in @GlobeOpinion: Anti-Semitism is not a Jewish problem https://t.co/wt3thBmqVn

[Craig Byer @CraigByer]

Sunday NYT is forever a treasure. You get stories like this; ones that run cool through your veins.

Kudos to @kblankfeld for this piece; and more so to the folks who, unlike me, can read it without totally losing it.

[Keren Blankfeld Taqqu @kblankfeld]

My latest @nytimes: a story of love, resilience and sacrifice. https://t.co/yNGU6l7yGM

[CJP - Combined Jewish Philanthropies @CJPBoston]

This is Jewish values in action. This is #CJPinSD.

Our latest Tzedek mission heads west this week, and here’s what’s on tap and how to follow along. https://t.co/9s1uqjyvGy

[Craig Byer @CraigByer]

This, my friends, is the power of many hearts.

[CJP - Combined Jewish Philanthropies @CJPBoston]

This community continues to amaze us!

You responded to the growing crisis on our border by giving generously to the Fund for Detained Children. Learn more/donate: https://t.co/YyDXIRi6FJ

#WithImmigrantChildren #DontLookAway #KeepFamiliesTogether #CJPinTexas #CJPinSD

[CJP - Combined Jewish Philanthropies @CJPBoston]

We cannot turn away. We will not turn away.

CJP is launching the Fund for Detained Children to provide advocacy and legal support for children in detention. Learn more and donate now: https://t.co/FYxF9BFgQG #WithImmigrantChildren #DontLookAway #KeepFamiliesTogether #CJPinTexas

[Craig Byer @CraigByer]

I’d argue that Nielsen (& Vitiello) were critical of Trump’s immigration policies and pushed back for many months.

It’s bigger than Nielsen; removing her paves the way for even more brutal, hardline policies. What’s an executive order worth these days anyways?

[Lauren Underwood @LaurenUnderwood]

When I questioned Secretary Nielsen in March I was appalled by her lack of understanding or accountability for how children and families are impacted by our border policies—she never followed up to provide the information I requested. /1

[Craig Byer @CraigByer]

This squad is something else.

What a week filming with @koolulam. Now we create create create.

[CJP - Combined Jewish Philanthropies @CJPBoston]

Hey Boston — @koolulam has something to share...

More: https://t.co/BSnbu1mD8u
@IsraelinBoston
@IAC_Boston
@JewishBoston

[Craig Byer @CraigByer]

Honestly, there isn't a better moment for @TIME's optimists issue. Art -- in all forms of meaning and expression -- can help bridge the divisive gaps that plague us.
https://t.co/sgbCxzjBf1

[Craig Byer @CraigByer]

Too many thoughts, too little characters on the #SOTU.

1- #Trump is demonizing immigrants while forgetting that seeking asylum isn't illegal.

2- His use of Tree of Life shul was disgusting.

3- No mention of the worst gov shutdown in history? That's misguided.

[The New Yorker @NewYorker]

“Year after year,” Trump said, “countless Americans are murdered by criminal illegal aliens.” This is untrue. There is no undocumented-immigrant murder wave: https://t.co/CM5lsHioFU

[Craig Byer @CraigByer]

Share. Be generous. Give yourself completely, when you can, for others because you never know.

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