WATCH: Conversation with Alvin Bragg
On January 20, 2022, the New York Jewish Agenda (NYJA) collaborated with the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan to host a conversation with Manhattan District Attorney, Alvin Bragg.
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WATCH: Book Talk With Daniel Sokatch
On 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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WATCH: “On the Agenda: Jewish Political Power in New York”
In just over an hour, our panelists covered a ton of ground, offering their unique views on the diversity of New York Jewish voters, the role of Israel in local politics, and what it means for Jewish political figures to do their work explicitly as Jews. We’re so grateful to our panelists, State Senator Liz Krueger, Council Member Stephen Levin, Suri Kasirer, Stu Loeser, and Ruth Messinger, and to our incredible moderator, Sally Goldenberg for their thoughtful and energetic participation in this event.
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Video of Event – Navigating Complexity: A Convening for the NY Jewish Majority
NYJA Held A Zoom Call Sunday, Oct. 22 For Concerned Supporters Of Israel, focused on holding the complexity of the moment.
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UPDATE: Don’t Miss the NY 12th District Candidate Forum – Aug. 10 @ 7pm – In Person or Virtual
Featuring the four candidates for New York’s 12th congressional district – Rep. Carolyn Maloney, Rep. Jerry Nadler, Suraj Patel in the final stretch of the primary campaign.
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Times of Israel: NY Jewish liberals launch new advocacy organization
The Times of Israel reports on the launch of NYJA, speaking with co-founders Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum and Rabbi Rachel Timoner.
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The Times Of Israel: Article About NYJA’s Event With Israel’s Minister Regional Cooperation, Esawi Frej
This article is about NYJA’s first ever in person event, a reception held on Tuesday 3/29, with Israel’s Minister of Regional Cooperation, Esawi Frej.
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The Jewish Telegraphic Agency: Matt Nosanchuk’s Opinion Piece on Amnesty International’s Report
Matt Nosanchuk shares his thoughts on Amnesty International’s report and the conflict in Israel.
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The Jerusalem Post Article: Jewish Leader is not “Just a Man with a Beard” – women Rabbis tell NYC Mayor Adams
New York City Mayor Eric Adams met with 55 women rabbis and cantors Thursday in what one of the rabbis called a “productive and respectful” discussion on issues that included combating antisemitism, climate change, homelessness, closing Rikers Island, healthcare, affordable housing and more.
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The Forward: Matt Nosanchuk and Jessica Haller Opinion Piece on Zionism
Matt Nosanchuk and Jessica Haller share their perspective in this article on the intersection of progressive activism and Zionism
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The Forward: Letter to Representative Bowman from Jewish Leaders and NYJA
This article, published in The Forward, discusses a letter coordinated and delivered by NYJA, from Jewish leaders to Representative Bowman.
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The Forward: Jacob Kornbluh’s Analysis of NYJA/Forward’s City Council Candidate Survey
The Forward’s Jacob Kornbluh analyzes the results of NYJA”s City Council Candidate survey which it conducted in collaboration with The Forward.
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