CAIR-NY Condemns Anti-Semitic Murder Plot

 

“Attempting to poison children is a level of evil that anyone with a basic sense of morality cannot begin to fathom.”

 

https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-ny-welcomes-guilty-plea-of-neo-nazi-who-tried-to-recruit-people-to-hand-out-poisoned-candy-to-jewish-children/

 

• November 18, 2025
• 4:15 pm

The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) today welcomed a guilty plea by a man who tried to recruit others to hand out poisoned candy to Jewish children. 

The leader of an Eastern European neo-Nazi group who tried to recruit an undercover federal agent to dress as Santa Claus and hand out poisoned candy to Jewish children and racial minorities pleaded guilty to soliciting violent felony hate crimes and distributing information about making bombs and ricin.

SEE: Neo-Nazi leader admits plot to give poisoned candy to Jewish kids

In a statement, CAIR-NY Executive Director Afaf Nasher said:

“Attempting to poison children is a level of evil that anyone with a basic sense of morality cannot begin to fathom. We welcome the guilty plea in this disturbing case and call on law enforcement authorities to crack down on such violent individuals and networks. We stand in solidarity with our Jewish neighbors and all others targeted by these demonic groups.”

She noted that CAIR-NY previously welcomed a federal grand jury’s four-count indictment charging the perpetrator with soliciting hate crimes and acts of mass violence in New York City.

 

Witness Screening

I encourage everyone who can to attend this screening or otherwise support the film:

Join Muslims for Progressive Values for an exclusive virtual screening of Witness, a short fiction film that tells the story of a revered small-town imam who faces a crisis of faith when he must choose between upholding the values of his mosque or protecting the safety and spiritual belonging of a trans male congregant.

For more information and to purchase a ticket:  https://givebutter.com/Witness

No Contract Means No Coffee as Starbucks Baristas Walk Out

 

Read the whole story on Labor Notes:

https://labornotes.org/2025/11/no-contract-means-no-coffee-starbucks-baristas-walk-out

Tell Congress: Support Resolution Recognizing Israel’s Genocide in Gaza

 

https://act.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/a/recognizing-gaza-genocide-c2e#fastaction-login 

 

This call going out from Jewish Voice for Peace:

 

Tell Congress: Support resolution recognizing Israel’s genocide in Gaza.

 

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib has introduced historic legislation to recognize the Israeli government's genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, to end U.S. complicity in these atrocities, and to demand accountability. 

This resolution comes at a critical moment. During the supposed ceasefire, the Israeli military has continued to kill Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. We must end the U.S. partnership in this genocide, and hold the Israeli government accountable for its atrocities.

Write to your member of Congress now to tell them to join this resolution. If your member of Congress is already supporting this legislation, you will be prompted to thank them. 

 

Workers Strike Back November Zoom Meeting — 2025 Elections: Next Steps to Fight the Two Parties of Wall Street

This is certainly the most realistic shot a revolutionary socialist has ever had at winning a seat in Congress. It will have incredible potential to transform politics and our whole society if it's successful.

 

From Workers Strike Back:

 

ZOOM MEETING LINK

WATCH PARTIES: Peoria, Ann Arbor, New York, & Rochester

Zohran Mamdani’s election victory brings up crucial questions of strategy for the working class. How should elected representatives use their positions in order to win working-class victories? Come listen to Workers Strike Back founder Kshama Sawant and others who helped win historic victories in Seattle, such as the nation's highest minimum wage.

Both the Democratic and Republican parties have backed the genocide in Gaza for 2 years, and both are parties of the billionaire class that carry out vicious attacks on working people all around the U.S. and internationally. The huge anger at both parties creates a historic opening for working-class struggle, and the potential for breakthrough victories.

Let's discuss the results, and talk about next steps to build our independent movement of working people in the fight against the rich. RSVP NOW!

Thank you!

 

National Roundtable on Political Violence Coming Up

 

 

https://www.allsides.com/national-roundtable-political-violence

This participatory event is co-hosted by Newsweek and AllSides, but I learned about it from Braver Angels:

 

National Roundtable on Political Violence

Talk with your political opposite and take action. Join thousands of Americans on Nov. 6 to prove positive action can replace the violence threatening our society.

REGISTER NOW

Thursday, Nov. 6

11am PST • 2pm EST • 7pm GMT →4pm PST • 7pm EST →

7pm PST • 10pm EST →

 

The Crisis Moment

Political violence is escalating across America and in free societies around the world. From the assassinations of Charlie Kirk and Democratic representative Melissa Hortman to attacks on other elected officials, churches, and government facilities, we're witnessing the dangerous normalization of violence as a political tool.

It's time to take bold action. On November 6, join thousands of Americans in live video conversations with their political opposites.

You'll be placed in a small group of 4–6 people with politically diverse perspectives. Together, you'll talk, listen, and conclude with commitments to action — all following a conversation guide from event organizer Living Room Conversations where we discover our shared humanity and choose positive action over violence.

Take action. Join the National Roundtable on Political Violence.

How It Works

• • Sign up for one of the three sessions.
• • Click the event link in your email on November 6.
• • Get broken into "mismatched" groups of 4–6 people.
• • Engage in conversation.
• • Conclude with positive actions we can take.

Choose a session time 

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