Interesting take from @VanHollenForMD: When my colleague @rhalber & @JCRCgw bring clarity, it’s ‘apologism.’ When the Senator oversimplifies, it’s… Tuesday. Nuance isn’t apologism. It’s just rare in Washington.
"Instead of representing the diversity of views that, in the Senator’s experience, are held by the Jewish community of Maryland, Ron Halber has become an apologist for the Netanyahu government," said a spokesperson for Sen. Chris Van Hollen.
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Ditto to what Council Member Powers said regarding our outstanding police commissioner.
As a reminder, she implemented systems to strengthen community partnerships and improve language access in our diverse communities long before she became commissioner.
Commissioner Tisch is one of the most honorable and highly effective public servants in New York—who champions safety and strong community relationships at the same time.
Great decision for NYC.
Most Israelis are still unaware of Hamas’s latest act of unimaginable depravity. In a few hours, they will wake up to the horrifying news that the Bibas children were brutally murdered, while Hamas cynically sent back the body of an unrelated woman, claiming she was their mother.
Hamas is beyond a travesty—it embodies atrocities that defy definition. If they believe such acts will weaken Israeli society, they are making the classic mistake of authoritarians and fanatics. In reality, the resolve to dismantle their rule is only strengthening.
As for those in the West who supported them - whether openly or through silent backing - your moral failure will follow you for life.
Congrats @RepJeffries on receiving the Shamash Leadership Award from @JCRCNY & @MarkTreyger718. Beautiful event at the Sephardic Community Center celebrating Hanukkah & Brooklyn’s diverse Jewish community. cc: @JennFalk
JCRC & @UJAfedNY focus on bridging cultural divides through education
@EricDinowitzNYC knows the value of this as a teacher before being elected
@FarahNLouis understands as she’s been to Israel & worked with @JCRCNY on community programs
#SOMOS2024@SOMOSNEWYORK
Hey! That’s me! I just don't want to be targeted or assaulted because I wear a Kippah.
Of course, any new legislation around this should have exceptions for health and religious reasons. Glad this coalition is supported by the @NatUrbanLeague, @ADL, and @NAACP
The tide is shifting. Several state and local politicians as well as civil rights groups formed a coalition calling for a ban on masks at mass protests in NYC.
The press conference took place in front of Columbia’s 116th Street and Broadway gates.
Ballot boxes, NOT bullets, define our democracy.
Political differences, as much as we might have them with the former president, are resolved at the ballot box.
Shots fired at former President Trump is an attack against our democracy itself. We are better than this, America.
Wishing the former president a speedy recovery and all those impacted. Grateful for law enforcement’s speedy response. Hoping that those responsible are brought to justice and held fully accountable.
And praying for our nation and democracy to heal as we move forward.
Monday night's actions amount to blatant intimidation and incitement to violence. Signs claiming "Zionists are not Jews and not Humans'' is literally dehumanizing. Chanting "Long live the Intifada" is a rallying cry for terrorism & bloodshed.
See our full statement below.
Brooklyn Organizations, Community Leaders Condemn May 31st Vandalism & Harassment at the Brooklyn Museum
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TY @JCRCNY@MarkTreyger718 and all the electeds, leaders & clergy that have spoken out.
We at @AgudahNews were thrilled to welcome new @JCRCNY CEO @MarkTreyger718 and his senior team to our office for a wide ranging discussion on many important issues facing our community and we look forward to continued collaboration
For all those calling for #Ceasefire, I’ll just leave this here. Maybe demand it from #Hamas too? Demand they return the hostages immediately? #BringThemHomeNow
Kol Hakavod to our incoming CEO @MarkTreyger718 for being recognized in the @CityAndStateNY#power100 and a huge Mazel Tov to our COO/Interim CEO @Gilboord for his well-deserved debut!
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Thank you to the amazing staff and board of @JCRCNY, the amazing colleagues in New York and around the country, and my amazing wife @ICTNYC and kids for being there for me over the past few months. I’m grateful to have been called upon to lead during this critical time.
Thrilled to welcome incoming @JCRCNY CEO @MarkTreyger718, and looking forward to working closely with such a respected and thoughtful leader.
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At that point, I’ll be returning to my previous role as COO and the new position of Chief Community Relations Officer ensuring all our programs, outreach, and advocacy continue to make NYC a better place for the Jewish community and all New Yorkers! 2/2
"I can still taste the ash from the air" - Interim CEO @Gilboord after visiting Kibbutz Kfar Aza with two concurrent solidarity missions to Israel with elected officials and faith leaders. Special thanks to all who joined us in bearing witness to what happened on 10/7.
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