WATCH: Jewish people are “a diverse and pluralistic community”
Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum said the Jewish people of NYC include LGBTQ people, converted Jewish people, Jews of color and other groups.
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WATCH: “This is the face of Jewish leadership in New York City”
Rabbi Rachel Timoner said that this is the largest and first ever meeting of women Rabbis and Cantors with a Mayor of New York City.
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WATCH: NYC Mayor Eric Adams Meets with 55 Women Rabbis and Cantors
Mayor Eric Adams addresses 55 women rabbis and cantors, representing all the major denominations; all five boroughs; Jews of Color and LGBTQ+ Jews for the largest ever meeting of Jewish women clergy with the Mayor of New York City.
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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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NYJA Brings 55 Women Rabbis and Cantors to City Hall to Meet with NYC Mayor Eric Adams
We brought together 55 women rabbis and cantors, representing all the major denominations; all five boroughs; Jews of Color and LGBTQ+ Jews for what we believe was the first-ever, and certainly the largest ever meeting of Jewish women clergy with the Mayor of New York City.
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NY Jewish Week Article: Mayor Adams to Meet with Women Rabbis Concerned He’s Only Hearing from Orthodox Jews
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is meeting with 55 Jewish women clergy on Thursday who are concerned he is only getting advice on Jewish affairs from the mostly conservative-leaning Orthodox communities of New York City.
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WATCH: Conversation with Jumaane Williams
On 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.
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Letter from NYJA’s President About Our First In-Person Event
On 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.
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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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New York Jewish Agenda (NYJA) Statement on Amnesty International Report
The New York Jewish Agenda (NYJA) condemns Amnesty International’s report, “Israel’s Apartheid Against Palestinians,” as an affront to Israel’s existence.
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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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