Rachel Sumekh

Hi from me and @SenWarren who also wants to end #CollegeHunger and shared @SwipeHunger's op-ed!

Unlike its lengthy Passover counterpart, the Rosh Hashanah seder involves much less reading and features nine symbolic foods with one simple line of prayer accompanying each.More from @RachelSumekh at: ow.ly/eoV850TAGnu

Thrilled to be partnered with the brilliant @RachelSumekh and @tannazie on #ErevYalda, an original Iranian-Jewish celebration on the eve of Yalda, the ancient Persian holiday marking the winter solstice. Can't wait to share our short doc about the experience w/ everyone.

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@derJamesJackson the irony for those who missed it is that "From 1945 to 2018, the German government paid approximately $86.8 billion in restitution and compensation to Holocaust victims and their heirs."

“There will never be reparations for the atrocities of the Holocaust. The only way we can atone for our past is to stand up against apartheid today” -Macklemore at concert in Germany

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Together w/ our partners @GiantFoodStores @MartinsFoodMkts, we’re awarding $300,000 in grants to 60+ campuses (the largest one-time gift in our history)! We presented the first of many grants to @shippensburgU's pantry, Big Red’s Cupboard! Read more: swipehunger.org/giant

Many Mizrahi/ Sephardi Jewish families mark the #Jewish New Year with a seder featuring symbolic foods. Learn more about the current ties to the human rights uprising in #Iran, food justice & the seder from @RachelSumekh. ow.ly/g51K50PLPNz

Things that trigger my migraines: 1. Stress 2. Red wine 3. The never ending spiral parking garage entryway at @TheBlocLA

“A class-action lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on June 20 by former servers at Jon & Vinny’s…claims that the company denied servers tips, resulting in a reduction of take-home pay due to diner confusion regarding an 18% service fee.” latimes.com/food/story/202…

Went to LA's favorite #JonAndVinny for dinner. The receipt had a suggested tip of only 10% This is after they charge an 18% "service fee" which does not go to the wait/kitchen staff but directly to the restaurant. Apparently, they're not alone. latimes.com/food/story/202…

Republicans Declare Banning Universal Free School Meals As 2024 Priority trib.al/URR3pGL

Absolutely brilliant, charming and authentic panel for #LAtechweek featuring @ShivaniHonwad @anjalikundra_ and a room full of incredible #femalefounders #longLA

Thank you @AricForMN not only for meeting with us today but for always for being a fighter for college students across MN! #HungerFreeCampus

Morning inspo at our @JPACcalifornia panel on advancing Jewish social justice in a pluralistic world w/great insights from @RickChavezZbur @SenatorMenjivar @BetTzedek’s @btprez & @LA_Voice Rabbi Jocee Hudson, moderated by @RachelSumekh. #JPACCapitolSummit #CAJewishVoice ✡️✊🏻🙌🏻

Love seeing @RachelSumekh moderating “Jewish Social Justice in a Pluralistic World” at @JPACcalifornia! @HIASrefugees is so lucky to see Allie’s like @RickChavezZbur, @CarolineMenjiv3, @BetTzedek’s Diego Cartagena, and @LAVoiceAction’s Rabbi Jocee Hudson speaking truth to power.

The @IndianaUniv commencement speech this weekend highlighted incredible students – including @agrayan_gupta who started @SwipeHunger on campus 💕 gratitude to the students graduating who dedicated years of their undergrad to end #foodsecurity on campus iu.edu/president/comm…

And just like that, we’re nominated for a daytime Emmy award. Proud to be a part of this project @YouTube @makespringhill @KingJames youtu.be/dj-pWmsOIyQ

The state’s food assistance program is ending two temporary eligibility rules in June. Here's what you need to know: laist.com/news/education…

@eJPhil @jfunders @EstherK Thank you @EstherK for this incredible coverage of the poverty work @jfunders and @hjweinbergfdn have invested in — and honored to be spearheading the strategy and vision forward! #jewishpoverty

The @jfunders session’s "strong turnout gave me hope that funders are ready to place bets on hopeful, systemic ideas that aim to solve some of our oldest problems,” @RachelSumekh told @EstherK ejewishphilanthropy.com/rachel-sumekh-…