Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice

12/29/2017

What did it mean to be part of the this year?

Take a look at our Year in Review. We're so proud to be in this movement with you.

What a year of resistance, solidarity, and impact looked like.

12/05/2017

Our Jeremiah Fellowship was just listed as one of 19 Fellowships to apply to in San Francisco!

Applications for next year are open now: http://www.bendthearc.us/apply-now

Interested in furthering your career or education in the city by the bay? Check out these 19 fellowships in San Francisco!

11/01/2017

We're thrilled to announce our new affiliation with The Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action!

With Jewish and American values of democracy and pluralism under attack, partnerships within our diverse community and across the progressive movement have never been more important.

10/24/2017

We are proud to announce that the Jim Joseph Foundation has awarded our Selah Leadership Program a grant to further its critical work, and we are humbled to be in such good company.

With the Foundation's generous investment, Selah is poised to support a new generation of leaders who reflect the dynamism and diversity of our community, and who are prepared to be at the forefront of the Jewish social justice movement for years to come.

The Jim Joseph Foundation invests in promising Jewish education grant initiatives. We partner with effective organizations that seek to inspire young people to discover the joy of living vibrant Jewish lives.

10/03/2017

10-20% of the American Jewish community identify as Jews of Color, but there continue to be only a few prominent Jewish leaders of color in Jewish mainstream organizations.

That's why for the second time our Selah Leadership Program is focused on supporting Jewish social justice leaders of Color who are working in Jewish and secular organizations. Learn more and apply before 10/16: http://bit.ly/2wlDWF8

09/20/2017

From all of us at Bend the Arc, l’shana tova — to a sweet new year filled with love and hope.

08/13/2017

This weekend, hate groups and domestic terrorists of all stripes went to Charlottesville, VA to push their hateful message of white supremacy, fascism, anti-Semitism, and bigotry. When they got there they waged violence on unarmed anti-racists, killing several and injuring many others. We mourn for…

08/04/2017

On August 5, 2012, a neo-Nazi gunman took the lives of six people as they gathered to pray at a gurdwara (Sikh house of worship) in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. On the 5th anniversary of this massacre, American Jews stand in solidarity with Sikhs nationwide in our shared efforts to combat hate and bigotry.

07/28/2017

Leaders in our Southern California chapter have been taking on the huge issue of the lack of affordable housing in Los Angeles. Join their latest effort building support for a linkage fee that would fund affordable housing developments: http://bit.ly/2tGinxA

07/24/2017

With a shabbat picnic in the park last week, Bend the Arc: Southern California kicked off a yearlong project to build progressive Jewish community. Thanks to everyone who came out to share challah and make plans to fight for justice and equality in LA.

07/21/2017

"Our bail system is broken. And it’s time to fix it."

That's why Bend the Arc leaders across California are fighting to set an example for the nation by passing a landmark bail reform bill.

Low-risk defendants shouldn’t be detained before trial just because they can’t afford it.