July 24, 2023 – NYJA announces Phylisa Wisdom as the organization’s new Executive Director. Phylisa’s government relations and fundraising work with non-profits in NY have prepared her well to deal with the challenges of representing the diverse and pluralistic Jewish community of New York.
DetailsAt NYJA we have always maintained that our support for Israel is rooted in our Jewish and democratic values, and we have heard from Israelis that American Jews must act in accordance with those values by speaking out at this critical time.
DetailsVideo of the event: NY-12 Candidate Forum on August 10, 2022. Panel Moderated by Matt Nosanchuk, NYJA.
DetailsPhotos taken during the NY-12 Candidate Forum on August 10, 2022. Panel Moderated by Matt Nosanchuk, NYJA. All photos provided courtesy of Gili Getz.
DetailsNYJA is looking for interested and exceptional candidate to fill our Fall Intern position. This is a PAID internship, 12-15 weeks.
DetailsMore than 350 people registered for the event and many hundreds more watched the livestream. We were thrilled that all eight candidates who are actively campaigning for Congress participated in in the forum.
DetailsThe New York Jewish Agenda (NYJA) condemns the Supreme Court’s decision today in Dobbs v. Jackson to overturn Roe v. Wade. Congress must act to protect safe and legal abortion access nationwide. Where the Supreme Court and Congress fall short in protecting our liberty and equality, New York and the other 49 states must step up
DetailsFor the June 28 primary election, early voting ends on June 26. As such, here are some helpful resources to help you figure out who is on your ballot, and when and where to vote.
DetailsOn April 26, 2022, the New York Jewish Agenda (NYJA) collaborated with the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan to host a conversation with New York Public Advocate, Jumaane Williams.
DetailsOn Tuesday, March 29th, The New York Jewish Agenda hosted our first ever in-person event, a reception with Israel’s Minister for Regional Cooperation, Esawi Frej.
DetailsThe New York Jewish Agenda (NYJA) condemns Amnesty International’s report, “Israel’s Apartheid Against Palestinians,” as an affront to Israel’s existence.
DetailsOn January 25, 2022, NYJA welcomed Daniel Sokatch , the CEO of the New Israel Fund, for a timely discussion of his new book, “Can We Talk About Israel?: A Guide for the Curious, Confused, and Conflicted”.
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