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: 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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NY Jewish Week Article: About NYJA’s Event with Mayor Eric Adams and Women Rabbis
A Jewish leader is not ‘just a man with a beard,’ women rabbis tell NYC Mayor Adams during discussion on combating antisemitism, climate change, homelessness, closing Rikers Island, healthcare, affordable housing and more.
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NYJA Participates in Celebrate Israel Parade in NYC
A Jewish leader is not ‘just a man with a beard,’ women rabbis tell NYC Mayor Adams during discussion on combating antisemitism, climate change, homelessness, closing Rikers Island, healthcare, affordable housing and more.
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WATCH: Justice in Action – The Future of NYC with NY State Attorney General Lititia James
Presented by NYJA represented by Matt Nosanchuk, President & Co-Founder as well as The Joseph Stern Center for Social Responsibility / Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan represented by Rabbi Joanna Samuels, Chief Executive Officer. Also featuring Ruth Messinger. New York State Attorney General Lititia James discussed social justice and community support to combat antisemitism, as well as discussing important subjects to the Jewish Community in New York.
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Make a Plan to Vote in the June 28 Primary Election. Early vote through Wednesday June 26
For 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.
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Statement of the New York Jewish Agenda (NYJA) in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade
The 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
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Statement of the New York Jewish Agenda (NYJA) in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade
The 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
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WATCH: NY-10 Candidate Forum – Hosted by NYJA and moderated by Rabbi Rachel Timoner and Jacob Kombluh
Candidate Forum hosted by NYJA for NY-10 Congressional Seat, one of the most closely-watched congressional races with eight candidates. Watch the Video
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Congressional Candidates Forum – NY 10 District – A Huge Success
More 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.
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NY Jewish Week Article: Covering 10th District Congressional Candidate Forum
Article by Jacob Henry NY Jewish Week about the 10th District Congressional Candidate Forum: A NY congressional candidate doubles down on BDS support at forum held by Jewish groups.
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Jewish Insider: Daily Kickoff – Highlights of the NYJA Congressional Candidate Forum
The Jewish Insider recounts highlights from the 10th Congressional District Candidate Forum hosted by NYJA. Divisions over the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement targeting Israel were on full display at an eight-candidate forum for New York’s 10th Congressional District last night at Brooklyn’s Congregation Beth Elohim.
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