NYJA Responses and Reflections on Schumer Address 3/14/24
Posted by New York Jewish AgendaOn Thursday, March 14th, Senator Schumer delivered an historic address that reiterated the American desire for a two-state solution, the freeing of the hostages, immediate humanitarian aid to Gazans, and a just outcome for both Israelis and Palestinians. NYJA was then joined by Patrick Donovan from Senator Schumer’s office, as well as NYJA board members Rabbi Rachel Timoner, Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, and Nancy Kaufman for a briefing on key takeaways from Senator Schumer’s address: It can be hard to find…Details
An Open Letter from Jewish Elected Officials Regarding the War in Gaza
Posted by Phylisa WisdomIt has been over four months since Hamas launched its horrific attack against Israel, and with no end in sight to the war in Gaza. The war has been a tragedy for both Israelis and Palestinians and has also deeply affected the American Jewish community, particularly here in New York.Details
New York Jewish Agenda Announces Phylisa Wisdom as its Executive Director
Posted by Nancy KaufmanJuly 24, 2023 – NYJA announces Phylisa Wisdom as the organization’s new Executive Director. Phylisa’s government relations and fundraising work with non-profits in NY have prepared her well to deal with the challenges of representing the diverse and pluralistic Jewish community of New York.Details
NYJA Statement Applauding Today’s Release of the National Strategy to Combat Antisemitism
Posted by New York Jewish AgendaNYJA is committed to supporting the Administration as it works to make each of 100 new measures identified in the Strategy a reality. A number of these steps will require the active engagement of stakeholder organizations like NYJA and other partners.Details
Statement of NYJA Condemning Far-right Incendiary Attacks on Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg
Posted by Phylisa WisdomAt a time of rising antisemitism, hate crimes, and bigotry, it’s particularly alarming to see far-right extremists weaponize antisemitism to fuel political attacks. Hikind’s violence-condoning, hate-fueled attack on DA Bragg reaches a new low, even for a politician known for wearing Blackface.Details
Statement of the New York Jewish Agenda (NYJA) in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade
Posted by New York Jewish AgendaThe 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 upDetails
New York Jewish Agenda (NYJA) Statement on Amnesty International Report
Posted by New York Jewish AgendaThe New York Jewish Agenda (NYJA) condemns Amnesty International’s report, “Israel’s Apartheid Against Palestinians,” as an affront to Israel’s existence.Details
NYJA Statement on the New Israeli Government
Posted by New York Jewish AgendaThe 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.Details
NYJA Statement Calling on Governor Cuomo to Resign
Posted by New York Jewish AgendaWe 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.Details
Press Release: 120 Interfaith Religious Leaders Across NY Call on Gov to Ensure Vaccine Access in Prisons
Posted by New York Jewish AgendaYesterday 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.Details
NYJA Statement on US Supreme Court’s Decision on Red-Zone Restrictions
Posted by New York Jewish AgendaThe New York Jewish Agenda (NYJA) is deeply troubled that five Supreme Court justices decided to invalidate New York’s ‘red zone’ COVID-19 restrictions on the eve of Thanksgiving, just as tens of millions of Americans have drastically curtailed plans for the holiday to protect themselves and their loved ones from this deadly virus.Details