NYJA’s response to a controversy surrounding the New York City Democratic Socialists’ 2021 candidate questionaire was highlighted in an op-ed written by two Jewish candidates for city council.
The New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) sent a questionnaire to potential endorsees. Of more than 100 questions, two related to Israel, one asking if the candidate agrees not to visit Israel and another asking the candidate’s position on Boycott, Sanction and Divestment (BDS).
The New York Jewish Agenda, a new organization representing the progressive Jewish voice, had the right response, calling the questions divisive and unconstructive to a just, peaceful settlement for Palestinians and Israelis, a goal that a vast majority of Jews shares…