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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Jewish Insider: Jewish Leaders ‘Hurt’ by de Blasio Tweet
This article in Jewish Insider, written by Jacob Kornbluh, explains NYJA’s action in response to Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Tweet, which criticized social distancing violations during a large Jewish funeral in Brooklyn.
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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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Internship Opening Hiring at NYJA: Fall Intern (12-15 weeks, paid)
NYJA is looking for interested and exceptional candidate to fill our Fall Intern position. This is a PAID internship, 12-15 weeks.
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International Holocaust Remembrance Day and Join us Tomorrow at a Rally for a Democratic Israel
At NYJA we have always maintained that our support for Israel is rooted in our Jewish and democratic values, and we have heard from Israelis that American Jews must act in accordance with those values by speaking out at this critical time.
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Happy New Year from NYJA
As we at NYJA prepare to close the book on 5780, we are taking a moment to thank you for your support, reflect on the impact we’ve had so far, and strategize about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
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Forward: NY Attorney General Opens Probe Into NYPD COVID Enforcement
This article, written by Molly Boigon, appeared in The Forward as a News item. The article notes NYJA’s support for efforts by New York State Attorney General Letitia James to look into reports of unequal enforcement by the NYPD of social-distancing requirements due to coronavirus.
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Forward: More than 100 Jewish leaders urge Cuomo not to undo bail reform
The Forward reports on NYJA’s letter to Gov. Cuomo with 100 other Jewish organizations and leaders urging him not to undo the state’s bail reform law.
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Don’t Rollback Bail Reform
Bail reform has worked, lowering the number of individuals in pretrial detention. During our current public health crisis, in which social distancing is paramount, bail reform helps reduce crowding in our jails and can save lives. At a time of crisis, while attention is diverted elsewhere, and while limiting population density is key, we should not make changes that would put or keep more people in jail, especially those who are at greater risk of contracting COVID-19.
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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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CNN: New York City Jewish leaders hurt by Mayor De Blasio’s comments
CNN reports on NYJA’s letter to Mayor de Blasio with other Jewish organizations and community leaders.
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City & State New York: Sharon Kleinbaum Appears on the 2020 Pride Power 100 List
Sharon Kleinbaum, Senior Rabbi at Congregation Beit Simchat Torah and Co-Founder and Board Member of New York Jewish Agenda appears in City & State New York’s 2020 Pride Power 100 List.
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