Job Openings at NYJA: Policy Director and Summer Intern (Paid)
NYJA is looking for interested and exceptional candidates to fill two positions: (1) a full-time position as Policy Director; and (2) a paid Summer Intern.
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WATCH: Manhattan DA Candidates Forum
On May 25, 2021, the New York Jewish Agenda (NYJA) collaborated with the New York Jewish Coalition for Criminal Justice Reform (NYJCCJR) to host a candidates forum with the eight candidates running for Manhattan DA in the June 22 primary.
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NYJA Blog: Manhattan DA Candidates Forum – May 25 at 7 PM
NYJA is delighted to invite you to a Candidates Forum for the Manhattan District Attorney race. We are a lead co-sponsor of this important event, where we will hear from all eight candidates running for one of the most prominent and powerful law enforcement positions in the country.
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NYJA Statement Calling on Governor Cuomo to Resign
We join the elected officials in our NYJA Leaders Network, including federal, state, and local officials, who are unanimous in calling upon Governor Cuomo to resign from office immediately.
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WATCH: NYC Mayoral Candidates Forum
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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NYJA Blog: NYC Mayoral Candidates Forum – Feb 18 at 2 PM
The New York Jewish Agenda (NYJA) is delighted to invite you to the next event in the “On the Agenda” discussion series, our first-ever NYC Mayoral Candidates Forum. We will hear from the front-runners who are competing to lead New York City through the next four critical years.
DetailsPress Release: 120 Interfaith Religious Leaders Across NY Call on Gov to Ensure Vaccine Access in Prisons
Yesterday afternoon, a group of over 120 Christian, Muslim, and Jewish faith leaders from across New York State sent a letter to Governor Cuomo, urging him to ensure that New York State include incarcerated people in the current phase (Phase 1B) of the vaccine rollout, along with all other New Yorkers who live in high-risk congregate settings.
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Letter to Gov. Cuomo from 120+ Interfaith Leaders Calls for Vaccine Access in Jails and Prisons
NYJA supports a statewide interfaith effort to urge Gov. Cuomo to provide COVID-19 vaccines to people incarcerated in state prisons. In this letter, 120+ faith leaders have spoken out in the name of the universal moral principle of human dignity to insist that the Governor take action immediately.
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NY Jewish Week: Matt Nosanchuk Shares His Reaction to the Biden-Harris Inauguration
Along with other New York Jewish leaders, NYJA President Matt Nosanchuk was asked by The Jewish Week to share his reaction to the inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris today.
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NYJA Blog: Remove the President now + interfaith vigil Jan. 8 at 3pm
We support efforts by Senator Schumer and other NY Representatives to remove President Trump from office immediately, either via the 25th Amendment or impeachment and removal proceedings. Every day that he is allowed to remain in office poses a threat to our democracy.
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New York Jewish Week Reports on NYJA’s “Jewish Political Power in NY” Event
NY Jewish Week’s editor-in-chief reported on NYJA’s “Jewish Political Power in New York” webinar, in which panelists shared 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.
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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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