We are an intergenerational group of Jews in St. Louis working against racism, islamophobia, antisemitism, human rights violations & Israeli apartheid. Est 2018
Wesley Bell is not an ally of the Jewish & St. Louis community.
He dropped his run against far-right extremist Sen. Josh Hawley to challenge fellow Democrat
@CoriBush
, a politically expedient decision to exploit Jewish fear & right-wing
@AIPAC
dollars.
CEASEFIRE RESOLUTION PASSED! Progressive Jews of St. Louis join in celebrating an historic achievement today in our city. Members of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen passed Resolution 137 calling for a ceasefire in Gaza with a vote of 12 (of 14) in favor and two excused absences.
HAPPENING NOW- a multi-racial, multi-faith collective of residents across Missouri is protesting an
@AIPAC
fundraising dinner in Jefferson City to say AIPAC’s money to further genocide in Palestine is not welcome in our state!
#AIPACoutofMO
As progressive Jews, we stand in solidarity against genocide with Jewish and Palestinian
@wustl
students and allies and demand the voices of nonviolent anti-war protestors be heard without escalation!
The resolution, sponsored by
@AlderSheenBean
of Ward 14, was originally introduced in mid-October. The near unanimous vote and groundswell of support illustrate that the people of St. Louis are aligned with
@RepCori
’s push for a ceasefire resolution in Congress.
AIPAC prioritizes the Israeli regime at any cost, and that means supporting apartheid and genocide against Palestinians abroad, and funding the campaigns of white nationalists
at home.
#AIPACoutofMO
Nick, you introduced a bill that would have banned Jews from saying Nazis murdered our ancestors in the Holocaust. Then you staged a mock book burning. You’re no friend of the Jewish people. In fact, you stand as proof that AIPAC does not care about us and our safety.
Never Back Down. When anti-Semitic protestors shout us down, yell in our ears through bullhorns, call for murder from river to sea, show them how factually and morally incorrect their argument is. We will never back down. We will stand & fight
#moleg
@MOFreedomCaucus
#Israel
@AlderSheenBean
@RepCori
With today’s vote, St. Louis joins a growing list of cities across the country calling for a ceasefire. Our tireless advocacy works as we pressure our local governments to reflect our values.
In 2020, we defeated a 52-year political dynasty.
In 2022, St. Louis sent a clear message that we won’t return to the status quo.
Today, I’m excited to officially be back on the ballot for re-election to continue delivering for St. Louis!
Thank you,
@RepCori
, for joining us for Chanukah for Ceasefire! We are so grateful for your moral courage and leadership in sponsoring the Ceasefire Now Resolution.
—> Read the full text of the letter and sign on at
The religious and Jewish community leaders in St. Louis do not speak for all Jewish St. Louisans in their denunciation of Congresswoman Cori Bush’s stance and statements on Israel-Palestine. 1/
We stand with our Congresswoman
@CoriBush
in her call for the U.S. to stop funding militarized violence and an apartheid regime. Thank you,
@RepCori
, for your leadership and advocacy for Palestinian human rights.
Palestinians deserve freedom from militarized violence too.
We shouldn’t be sending an additional $1B to an apartheid state’s military. Especially not when we are failing to adequately invest in the health care, housing, education, and other social services our communities need.
@AlderSheenBean
@RepCori
@saintlouispres
We also celebrate and thank
@stlpsc
for leading a strong campaign advocating for a ceasefire resolution with active support from St. Louis’ Palestinian and Muslim communities,
@AMPalestine
,
@vpnstl
, Progressive Jews of St. Louis, St. Louis JVP, and many city residents.
The people of St. Louis and Missouri have spoken! Thank you to the MO Uncommitted campaign for giving an outlet to voters who dissent to Biden’s complicity in genocide.
#MOuncommitted
1/
“Biden’s weakest showing was in the 1st Congressional District, which includes St. Louis and much of St. Louis County, where he received 75% of the votes. Uncommitted votes accounted for 21.4% of the total.”
This is
@CoriBush
’s district.
2️⃣0️⃣:
@CoriBush
is a prolific Congresswoman. In her short time in office, she has sponsored 13 pieces of legislation & cosponsored 298! She’s consistently & constantly proactive in pushing for progressive change. She takes her role seriously & doesn’t waste any time.
#CoriCares
7️⃣:
@CoriBush
is consistent in denouncing antisemitism. She understands that the Jewish community is diverse and does not conflate support for Jews with her stance on Israel.
#JewsforCori
Thanks to everyone who joined our canvass for
@CoriBush
on Sunday! Join us today for our first phone bank from 5-8pm. This event is virtual so you can support from anywhere!
RSVP here:
2️⃣5️⃣: In 2018,
@RobertsforSTL
voted yes on HB 1288, which “expanded and extended millions in tax credits to anti-abortion centers.”
@CoriBush
has fought for abortion access through publicly sharing her lived experiences.
#TeamCori
#CoriCares
As we have been saying since our inception, criticism of Israel is not antisemitism. It is refreshing to be Jews in STL, represented by
@MeganEllyia
&
@CoriBush
, who are principled human rights advocates. Calling for a
#Ceasefire
is humane, not antisemitic.
When the policies of places like Iran & Saudi Arabia are criticized it’s not called Islamophobic.
When the policies of Israel are criticized it’s called antisemitic.
Conflating antiZionism & antisemitism keep too many silent on rights abuses & deflects from actual antisemitism
1️⃣8️⃣:
@RobertsforSTL
recently voted Yes on HB 1606, which criminalizes homelessness by outlawing unauthorized sleeping on public lands.
@CoriBush
cares about protecting unhoused people — she introduced an “Unhoused Bill of Rights” last year in Congress.
#CoriCares
#TeamCori
As Jews and constituents of Congresswoman
@CoriBush
, we are grateful for her moral and political courage in demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire.
#JewsforCori
#CeasefireNOW
We thank
@RepCori
for her moral leadership and courage. Progressive Jews of St. Louis join our congresswoman in supporting South Africa’s case at the International Court of Justice charging Israel with genocide against the Palestinian people.
Progressive Jews of St. Louis (ProJoSTL) continues to stand in solidarity with Palestinian resistance to the Israeli occupation. As we witness the ongoing events, we are devastated by the brutality and mourn all loss of life.
2️⃣:
@CoriBush
, MO’s first Black Congresswoman, hasn’t stopped fighting for STL since she was sworn in. She’s carried the fight from the streets of STL to Congress. She has our back & we have hers for a more just & equitable STL & country. VOTE tomorrow!
#TeamCori
#JewsforCori
We are very concerned to know that last night
@JCCSTLouis
hosted Islamophobic speaker Kay Williams.
@mizzoudiversity
is hosting her today. ProjoSTL stands for human rights for all people. We hope that
@jcrcstl
and
@ADLHeartland
will join us in condemning this event.
Progressive Jews agree with
@RashidaTlaib
.
Support for Israeli apartheid is directly at odds with progressive values. It's freedom for ALL people. No exceptions.
We are grateful for our congresswoman’s moral leadership and courageous advocacy and look forward to continuing to support her this election cycle. Join us Saturday at 1pm to celebrate the launch of
@CoriBush
’s campaign and our Jews for Cori movement.
On 12/10 25+ Jews gathered to add to the missing moral clarity from a “March for Israel,”' which was sponsored by dozens of Jewish organizations. Calls for a cessation of the violence and end to the rising Islamophbia and anti-Palestinian racism sweeping the nation were absent.
8️⃣: According to the League of Conservation Voters,
@CoriBush
has a 100% pro-environmental voting record. She also recently helped secure $100 mil in funding for clean energy through the Defense Production Act. STL, and the planet, needs Cori.
#TeamCori
#CoriCares
1️⃣1️⃣:
@CoriBush
is committed to all St. Louisans, young and old. She centers youth voices and experiences through her “Congress in Your Classroom” program, where youth communicate directly with Cori and her team about issues they face and proposed policy changes.
#CoriCares
This Hanukkah, we at Progressive Jews of St. Louis (ProJoSTL) are rededicating ourselves to justice. On each of the 8 nights, we will illuminate efforts of institutions in our St. Louis Jewish community that contribute to Islamophobia and the oppression of Palestinians;
Tonight in St. Louis,
@JNFUSA
is holding a “Night for Unity” in support of Israel. We know that American Jews and Jews around the world are not unified in support for Israel, and that Jewish Israeli lives do not matter more than Palestinians’ lives. 1/
🤔 What’s up
@bell4mo
? Progressives are rejecting the Republican megadonor-backed AIPAC while you’re happily accepting endorsement, along with 100 election-denying insurrectionists and 200+ anti-abortion Republican extremists?
#RejectAIPAC
NEW:
@AIPAC
urged some of its top donors to give more during a Monday summit at National Harbor.
It featured a video montage of Squad members criticizing Israel + a panel w AIPAC-backed challengers
@bell4mo
(opposing
@RepCori
) &
@LatimerforNY
(
@RepBowman
)
Hello
@staceynewman
, the main foundation of all stereotypes is perpetuating the myth that groups of people are a monolith. Continuing to promote the idea that all Jews have identical opinions on Israel is antisemitic and endangers countless Jews in your district.
Thank you to
@RepCori
, her amazing team & everyone who joined us for a powerful conversation last night. ProJoSTL is proud to support
@CoriBush
's re-election campaign. We're less than $100 away from our $5K goal — please donate to ensure we keep her in DC!
5️⃣: (As published 7/27/22 in
@StLJewishLight
) “In conflating criticism of Israel with antisemitism, Roberts harms Jews by distorting conceptions of antisemitism.”
@RobertsforSTL
’s fixation on Jews raises more questions of antisemitism than
@CoriBush
’s critiques of Israel.
Don’t forget to vote today for Congresswoman
@CoriBush
!
@RepCori
is a politivist who fights for ALL of St. Louis and she has been a prolific Congresswoman in her short time in office. As progressive Jews, we are proud to support her reelection.
#JewsforCori
💜
Statement from ProJoSTL regarding antisemitic flyers distributed in South St. Louis City:
As Progressive Jews of St. Louis, we are angered and disgusted by the antisemitic flyers recently distributed in South St. Louis City. 1/
We're endorsing Congresswoman Cori Bush for MO-01! Rep Bush has spent her first term bringing her organizing and activist skills to DC in unprecedented ways. She has consistently spoken out for Palestinian rights and taken bold stances to hold the Israeli government accountable.
1️⃣7️⃣: Last summer
@CoriBush
led a protest to extend the eviction moratorium by occupying the Capitol steps for days, including overnights. This made national headlines & secured an extension for 11 million households, though it was later overruled by SCOTUS.
#CoriCares
#TeamCori
Today is Tax Day. Every year, more than $22.3 million in St. Louis area residents' tax dollars are used to purchase weapons for Israel’s military. It’s time for the U.S. to
#StopArmingIsrael
and fund what our community needs instead. Learn more at .
@USCPR_
It has been one month since the gruesome attack by Hamas, including killings & kidnappings of Israeli citizens. It has been one month & counting of Israel’s continuous collective punishment against Palestinians as a response, including ongoing killings, bombings & kidnappings. 1/
Take a look at some of
@aipac
’s far-right extremist bedfellows in Missouri, including those with a history of antisemitism.
#AIPACoutofMO
Let’s start with
@RGreggKeller
Tonight, on the third night of Hanukkah, we shine a light on the
@jcrcstl
. It appears that the JCRC is only willing to do interfaith work with organizations that ignore the Occupation and the Palestinian struggle.
Progressive Jews of St. Louis joined
@CoriBush
on Saturday for the launch of her re-election campaign — and our
#JewsforCori
movement! We respect, trust, and love Congresswoman Bush because of her consistent and unwavering dedication to human rights and dignity for all people.
We are grateful for
@RepCori
’s continued leadership & commitment to justice. We join proudly with our Congresswoman, 14 other reps, & 64 other orgs to demand the Israeli government stop its plan to force over 1,000 Palestinians out of their homes.
#SaveMasaferYatta
I know injustice when I see it.
Israel’s attempt to force over 1,000 Palestinians out of their homes and off their land is a clear violation of international humanitarian and human rights laws.
The State Dept must intervene.
We at ProJoSTL thank
@RepCori
for her consistent support and advocacy for Palestinian human rights. Yes, please join us in calling the Congresswoman’s office (as
@jcrcstl
recommends) to share your *appreciation* for her leadership in speaking out against Israeli apartheid.
Yesterday, Representative Cori Bush (D-MO) tweeted incorrect and inflammatory comments about Operation Breaking Dawn. You can email the Congresswoman via her website at or call her DC office at (202) 225-2406.
We are proud that our swing state of Missouri is joining with other states across the country. Missouri will send three Uncommitted delegates to the Democratic National Convention, two from MO-01 and one from MO-2.
Here are resources that may be useful as we continue to dismantle antisemitism among our friends, families, coworkers, and communities:
-Understanding Antisemitism: An Offering to our Movement by Jews For Racial and Economic Justice:
8/
Today, we’re joining over a dozen progressive groups to demand the Democratic Party finally
#RejectAIPAC
.
AIPAC spends millions in Democratic primaries & actively lobbies against Palestinian lives.
We're fighting back. Join our movement:
4️⃣:
@RobertsforSTL
has openly collaborated with GOP operatives, calling into question his motivations and morals. St. Louis needs a trustworthy and principled leader, not one who is willing to sacrifice the interests of the people he is running to represent.
#TeamCori
Per the 7/27/2022 issue of the St. Louis Jewish Light, longtime Republican operative Gregg Keller of "will not stop until Missouri is the Handmaid's Tale" notoriety supports Steve Roberts.
If you care about democracy, women's rights, and bodily autonomy, vote for Cori on 8/2!
U.S. Congresswoman Cori Bush, and not Missouri State Senator Steve Roberts, is this leader. Congresswoman Bush’s actions reflect her genuine care for the St. Louis community, while Roberts’ actions suggest he’s out for money and votes.
Tonight, on the fifth night of Hanukkah, we shine a light on the St. Ann Police Department with a focus on three significant practices: racial profiling, car chases, and hiring.
Progressive Jews of St. Louis join in solidarity with
@AMPalestine
as they call for Biden to immediately support the release of Hala Kasim Salameh, a Palestinian-American and St. Louis City resident currently detained by Israeli authorities.
Yesterday, 22-year-old Palestinian-American, Hala Kasim Salameh who is due to come back to the U.S. on the 21st, was detained and is currently being held by Israeli authorities after attempting to enter Jerusalem. (1/4)
#Palestine
solidarity protest continue in St. Louis for the 6th day. The ceasefire is positive yet the status quo in Israel/Palestine is apartheid, ethnic cleansing, and Israeli military occupation of Palestinian civil society.
2️⃣6️⃣: Rep.
@CoriBush
consistently speaks out against Israeli apartheid and advocates for Palestinian human rights.
@RobertsforSTL
has flip-flopped on BDS to appease voters, holding to no human rights morals.
#CoriCares
#JewsforCori
.
@Amnesty
is the latest human rights organization raising the alarm about Israel's crime of apartheid against Palestinians.
We must end US taxpayer support for this violence & stand up for Palestinian human rights and liberation, including by passing
@BettyMcCollum04
's HR 2590.
1️⃣5️⃣: Today
@CoriBush
was arrested at the Supreme Court protesting for abortion rights. Cori does more than just pay lip service in the fight for peoples’ rights — she puts her body on the line time and time again.
#CoriCares
@staceynewman
Hello Stacey, the main foundation of all stereotypes is perpetuating the myth that groups of people are a monolith. Continuing to promote the idea that all Jews have identical opinions on Israel is antisemitic and endangers countless Jews in your district.
Roberts’ alliance with Trumpism shows that he is willing to sacrifice progressive values and the interests of the people he is running to represent. When he was a State Representative, Roberts voted against anti-BDS legislation three times and spoke against it on the House floor.
Your friendly reminder that the ADL is not your ally. Years ago hundreds of organizations, including ProJoSTL, signed a letter detailing ADL’s decades long history of surveilling & repressing social justice movements and calling on groups to
#DropTheADL
.
This week, ProJoSTL members joined American Muslims for Palestine, Muslims for a Better America, and Mid-Missourians for Justice in Palestine in Jefferson City for the first MO Palestine Advocacy Day of 2020!
Hey
@WesleyBell4MO
, are these your friends? We see you taking AIPAC money and supporting Israel’s genocide of the Palestinian people. You do not represent progressive Jews, or anyone who cares about human rights and dignity!
We call on the St. Louis Jewish community to do the work of peacemaking and join us in calling for a
#CeasefireNow
.
Rabbis, join the call:
St. Louis Jews, sign the letter:
Everyone, call your reps NOW!:
At
#ProJoSTL
we stand in solidarity w/ the
@IFGSTL1
decision to skip the
@jcrcstl
press conference on June 1. We call on Christian clergy in STL to feel empowered to stop helping whitewash Palestinian oppression by remaining silent or completely ignoring occupation & apartheid.
Join Progressive Jews of St. Louis and
@BtSIsrael
for A Window into Hebron, a virtual tour and Q&A, on Sunday, Feb. 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. CST. More details & registration info here:
Shabbat Shalom to everyone, especially our Congresswoman
@CoriBush
who has denounced the white supremacist-in-chief and is calling for the resignation of Missouri’s white supremacist Senator Josh Hawley.
.
@CoriBush
is a passionate, tireless fighter who is working every single day to serve the most vulnerable among us.
We have under one week to support her primary and to send her back to Congress with a mandate to keep up the struggle.
Donate today:
As Israel’s war on innocent Palestinians continues — the death toll mounting every day — and calls for a ceasefire are dismissed by the U.S. government, Progressive Jews of St. Louis are devastated by the genocide unfolding before our eyes. 2/
Once again, the people of MO-01 are standing with our Congresswoman Cori Bush, one of the first elected officials to call for a ceasefire. Because “if we do the work to save lives now then we protect our democracy in November.” -
@coribush
2️⃣2️⃣:
@CoriBush
is a politivist! Her activism is informed by her lived experience, which she vulnerably shares as she advocates on behalf of those with marginalized identities. She fights for all of St. Louis, including those whose shoes she’s walked in.
#CoriCares
#TeamCori
I’ve survived sexual assault, police abuse, domestic violence, and being unhoused and uninsured. That's not a unique pain I carry. It's one that so many of us live with each day.
Today, I take my seat in Congress to fight for a world where nobody has to endure that pain.
9️⃣: In a world of climate disasters and environmental racism,
@CoriBush
has been one of the most outspoken advocates for a Green New Deal. She also introduced the Green New Deal for Cities Act for local governments to address lead and other environmental hazards.
#CoriCares
Thank you to
@RepCori
for co-sponsoring this resolution recognizing the Nakba. We at ProJoSTL are grateful for our Congresswoman’s continued advocacy for Palestinian human rights and justice.
Re-electing Congresswoman
@CoriBush
will ensure the people of St. Louis will continue to be prioritized. St. Louis needs an honest, steadfast leader in office; Congresswoman Cori Bush has proven time and time again she is that leader.
@staceynewman
I guess these 30 Israeli organizations calling on the international community to condemn Israeli state-backed wave of settler violence leading to the forcible transfer of Palestinians in the West Bank is not apart of Stacey Newsman's so called "entire Jewish community"
Don’t forget to sign up to canvass with us tomorrow! We'll meet at 5pm in the pavilion at Millenium Park (2 Barnes W Dr) and head out to canvass in Creve Coeur. RSVP here:
We are grateful for our Congresswoman’s leadership in standing against the occupation, apartheid, and militarized state violence. As progressive Jews, we join with Congresswoman Cori Bush in demanding an end to U.S. funding of this violent oppression.
The fight for Black lives and the fight for Palestinian liberation are interconnected.
We oppose our money going to fund militarized policing, occupation, and systems of violent oppression and trauma.
We are anti-war. We are anti-occupation. And we are anti-apartheid. Period.