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2027 is right around the corner. The rape apologists in the Virginia Republican Party have a decision to make.

#VA #2027 #GeneralAssembly
November 12, 2026 at 7:18 PM
“There’s a real appetite…to understand what the blue wave means for the Jewish community, for our security, for Israel’s security,” explained Jewish Federations of North America's Shira Hutt. #GeneralAssembly https://ow.ly/TY7m5105PFp
At Federation gathering in Washington, concern about anti-Israel Left
“You couldn’t measure on a Richter scale the concern about El-Sayed,” the Jewish Federations of North America CEO said of the senator-elect from Michigan.
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November 11, 2026 at 4:25 PM
“The #UnitedNations #GeneralAssembly passed #UNGAR3379 on #ThisDayInHistory in 1975. This labelled #Zionism a form of #racism and racial discrimination, perfectly fitting the ethnic supremacist nature of its core values

(though this fact remains somehow controversial in the US).”
Liam O'Mara IV, PhD (@LiamOMaraIV@mastodon.social)
Attached: 1 image The #UnitedNations #GeneralAssembly passed #UNGAR3379 on #ThisDayInHistory in 1975. This labelled #Zionism a form of #racism and racial discrimination, perfectly fitting the ethnic ...
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November 10, 2026 at 2:12 PM
“At a time when speaking up for Israel can cost a Hollywood celebrity followers, friends, and potentially even work, [Selma] Blair has refused to hide who she is or where she stands.” #GeneralAssembly https://ow.ly/LV4Q5105yr6
November 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM
“Elections come and go. Political leaders change. But our values, our commitments, and our responsibility to one another remain constant," said Jewish Federations of North America Board Chair Gary Torgow. #GeneralAssembly https://ow.ly/Whbl51054er
November 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Virginia FOIA Council Clarifies Agenda Change Rules for Public Meetings
https://allvirginia.news/news/virginias-foia-agenda-change-proposal-explained
#Virginia #Subcommittee #Transparency #GeneralAssembly #AgendaPosting #Virginias #FOIA #PublicBodies #GovernmentTransparency #AgendaChanges
Virginia FOIA Council Clarifies Agenda Change Rules for Public Meetings
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November 12, 2026 at 8:21 AM
At the closing plenary of the Jewish Federations of North America #GeneralAssembly, five outstanding professionals received the second annual Grinspoon Amber Award: https://www.jewishfederations.org/blog/all/at-general-assembly-grinspoon-foundation-announces-amber-awards-winners-530854
November 11, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Virginia's FOIA Agenda Change Proposal Explained

Virginia's FOIA agenda change proposal allows last-minute edits before meetings start.

The recent House clarification keeps the three-day posting rule but permits flexibility…
#Virginia #Subcommittee #Transparency #GeneralAssembly #AgendaPosting
Virginia's FOIA Agenda Change Proposal Explained Virginia's FOIA agenda change proposal allows last-minute edits before meetings start. The recent House clarification keeps the three-day posting rule but permits flexibility… #Virginia #Subcommittee #Transparency #GeneralAssembly #AgendaPosting
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November 11, 2026 at 8:30 AM
At the opening plenary of the #GeneralAssembly, in their first joint public appearance since leaving office, former Secretaries of State Mike Pompeo and Antony J. Blinken held an in-depth discussion on the future of the Middle East: https://ow.ly/7Q6P51053qu
November 9, 2026 at 4:05 PM
"How do you fight a boycott? You buy like crazy. You tell me not to buy Israeli products, I'll buy 10 times as much," Michael Balaban, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, speaking on the sidelines of the #GeneralAssembly. https://ow.ly/x5A25105PSF
The Jewish firefighter who turned Philadelphia’s anti-Israel boycott into a buying spree
Michael Balaban, a volunteer firefighter and head of Philadelphia's Jewish federation, rallied thousands to support six Jewish- and Israeli-owned eateries targeted by Pro-Palestinian activists, turning a planned boycott into a celebration of solidarity
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November 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Delaying the Farm Worker Wage Bill

Delaying the Farm Worker Wage Bill gives Virginia farmers extra time but delays raises for workers.

Delegate McClure's amendment pushes the exemption removal to 2027 after stakeholder input to ease…
#Virginia #Subcommittee #GeneralAssembly #Chairman #Farmers
Delaying the Farm Worker Wage Bill Delaying the Farm Worker Wage Bill gives Virginia farmers extra time but delays raises for workers. Delegate McClure's amendment pushes the exemption removal to 2027 after stakeholder input to ease… #Virginia #Subcommittee #GeneralAssembly #Chairman #Farmers
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November 10, 2026 at 10:16 PM
At the Jewish Federations of North America #GeneralAssembly in Washington, former Secretaries of State Antony Blinken and Mike Pompeo discussed the future of U.S.-Israel ties, Iran, and shifting support for Israel among younger Americans. https://ow.ly/aTcr5105ywE
November 10, 2026 at 10:00 PM
“Former secretaries of state Antony Blinken and Mike Pompeo called for protecting the U.S.-Israel relationship in a joint appearance at the annual conference of the @JFederations.” #GeneralAssembly https://ow.ly/fgjk51053QK
Blinken, Pompeo offer robust defense of Israel at major Jewish gathering
The former Republican and Democratic officials made a bipartisan appeal to preserve U.S.-Israel ties amid declining support for Israel in both parties, while expressing sharply different views on the wars in Gaza and Iran
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November 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
“To those who are advocating from the river to the sea, who want Israel to go away, guess what? It’s not.” – Tony Blinken, former Secretary of State, speaking at the opening plenary of the 2026 #GeneralAssembly https://ow.ly/Cqga5105yx5
JFNA confab opens with Blinken, Pompeo agreeing on support for Israel, diverging on everything else
Former secretaries of state debate Israel’s potential for peace with neighbors post-Oct. 7 as General Assembly kicks off in Washington
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November 10, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Virginia Lawmakers Delay Farm Worker Minimum Wage Changes to 2027
https://allvirginia.news/news/delaying-the-farm-worker-wage-bill
#Virginia #Subcommittee #GeneralAssembly #Chairman #Farmers #MinimumWage #FarmWorkerExemption #LineAmendment #Administration #ExemptionRemovals #January1st
Virginia Lawmakers Delay Farm Worker Minimum Wage Changes to 2027
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November 10, 2026 at 10:15 PM
The #UnitedNations #GeneralAssembly passed #UNGAR3379 on #ThisDayInHistory in 1975. This labelled #Zionism a form of #racism and racial discrimination, perfectly fitting the ethnic supremacist nature of its core values (though this fact remains somehow controversial in the US).
November 10, 2026 at 2:02 PM
“Students aren’t just the future of the Jewish community; they’re shaping it right now,” said Eric D. Fingerhut, president and CEO of Jewish Federations of North America at the #GeneralAssembly.
Hillel Brings Next Generation of Jewish Leaders to Jewish Federations of North America's 2026 General Assembly - Hillel International
Among those in attendance were 59 Hillel students chosen to participate through Hillel International’s Student Leadership Passport.
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November 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM
David Axelrod, in conversation with Elianay Johnson at the #GeneralAssembly, described the convergence of anti-Zionism and antisemitism as “deeply, deeply troubling.” https://ow.ly/PkfO5105PM5
David Axelrod downplays DSA ascendance within Democratic Party
The former Obama advisor argued at the Jewish Federations of North America that Democrats won on affordability rather than focusing on Israel issues
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November 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM
“We’d all rather just work on the joy, not the oy. But you know what? It’s our job,” said Jewish Federations of North America's president and CEO, Eric Fingerhut, at the closing plenary of the 2026 #GeneralAssembly. https://ow.ly/j6Ms5105PIt
JFNA General Assembly grapples with antisemitism, 88 years post-Kristallnacht
WASHINGTON — The second day of this year’s Jewish Federations of North America annual General Assembly fell on the 88th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, when Nazis ransacked and set fire to thousands of Jewish businesses and synagogues, murdering 91 Jews and shipping 300,000 Jews to concentration camps. The topic of antisemitism was... Read More
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November 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Speaking at the 2026 #GeneralAssembly, former secretary of state Tony Blinken described Israel as an important U.S. partner not only militarily but technologically, praising its innovation despite the pressures of years of conflict since Oct. 7 https://ow.ly/yRXI5105493
Former secretary of state Blinken: Israel did not intend to harm Palestinians in Gaza, ‘the target was Hamas’
Former secretary of state Antony Blinken criticizes Israel for doing too little to protect Palestinian civilians but distinguishes that from intent to harm them; Mike Pompeo praises Israeli intelligence, saying it helps save American lives, including his own
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November 9, 2026 at 5:01 PM
“There is an energy at the #GeneralAssembly that is hard to express in words when 2,500 leaders come together who are committed to the work of strengthening Jewish life day in, day out,” said Jewish Federations of North America's Shira Hutt. https://ow.ly/TbgS5104yU4
After landmark elections in Israel and U.S., 2,500 leaders flock to JFNA General Assembly in D.C.
From across North America, Israel and even Australia, nearly 2,500 people will flock to Washington for this year’s Jewish Federations of North America annual General Assembly, hoping to network with fellow Jewish professionals, drum up interest in their initiatives and influence the agenda of the Jewish federation system for the coming year.  The annual event,... Read More
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November 6, 2026 at 4:17 PM
There’s still time to register for the 2026 #GeneralAssembly Join Jewish leaders in Washington, D.C. this Nov. 8-10 to protect our communities and shape what comes next. Register now at generalassembly.org
November 2, 2026 at 6:20 PM
The 2026 #GeneralAssembly is in one week! If you're part of the North American Jewish community, join us in Washington, D.C. to build relationships, address what matters most, and shape the future of our community. generalassembly.org

November 1, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Data center moratorium bills stack up ahead of Virginia legislative session in January
https://allvirginia.news/news/data-center-moratorium-bills-stack-up-ahead-of-virginia-legislative-session-in-j
#AbigailSpanberger #Fairfax #GlenSturtevant #PrinceWilliam #RichardStuart #GeneralAssembly
Data center moratorium bills stack up ahead of Virginia legislative session in January
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November 1, 2026 at 6:35 PM