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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Letter to Mayor de Blasio and Commissioner Chokshi in Support of Vaccine Mandates
We are writing to thank you for your decision to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for employees at private and religious schools, including yeshivas and Jewish schools. While this policy has its critics, we believe it is the kind of bold step New York City needs to keep our children, our educators, and our school staff safe while keeping schools open and allowing children to continue their education. We urge you to implement and enforce it fully, in close coordination with the affected communities.
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WATCH: Conversation with Mark Levine
On December 9, 2021, the New York Jewish Agenda (NYJA) collaborated with the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan to host a conversation with Manhattan Borough President-Elect, Mark Levine.
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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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Politico: Letter to Representative Bowman from NYJA and Jewish Leaders
A letter, coordinated and delivered by NYJA, from Jewish leaders to Representative Bowman, was mentioned in Politico’s New York Playbook.
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Letter to Representative Jamaal Bowman Commending Him on Traveling to Israel
We write as leaders in the Bronx and Westchester Jewish communities to commend you on the seemingly simple but politically courageous decision to travel to the Middle East and engage with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict firsthand.
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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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Jewish News Syndicate: Matt Nosanchuk Quoted in Article about Activists Calling for the Ban of Zionist Groups from Voting Rights Rally
Matt Nosanchuk shares his perspective in this article on the intersection of Israel, progressive political groups, and NYC elections
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NYJA Blog: Matt Nosanchuk Testifies Before The New York State Independent Redistricting Commission
On February 18, 2021, the New York Jewish Agenda (NYJA) hosted a mayoral candidates forum, featuring ten front-runners in the 2021 NYC mayors race.
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Jewish Insider: Matt Nosanchuk Quoted in Article about Progressives, Israel, and NYC Elections
Matt Nosanchuk shares his perspective in this article on the intersection of Israel, progressive political groups, and NYC elections
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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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NYJA Statement on the New Israeli Government
The New York Jewish Agenda (NYJA) applauds the formation of a new coalition government in Israel with Naftali Bennett as the Prime Minister and Yair Lapid as Alternate Prime Minister. This transfer of power creates openings and opportunities in the ongoing effort to build a more just and equal society.
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