New York City Council Jewish Caucus

The New York City Council Jewish Caucus comprises the 14 Jewish members[1] of the New York City Council. The caucus is dedicated to advocating for social services, fighting Jewish poverty in New York City, supporting Israel, and advancing inter-faith relations.

History

In 1991 Councilmember Herbert Berman (D-Brooklyn) formed the “Jewish Study Group” to advocate for Jewish institutional concerns to the administration of Mayor David Dinkins.[2] In 2001 the group changed its name to the “Jewish Caucus”, and was chaired by Councilmember Michael Chaim Nelson (D-Brooklyn) from 2001-2013.[3] Councilmember Mark D. Levine (D-Manhattan) served as chair of the caucus from 2014-2017.[4]

Current members

References

  1. Dickter, Adam (Nov 7, 2013). "Jewish Representation On City Council Grows". The Jewish Week. Retrieved 6 March 2014.
  2. Dichter, Adam (Jan 22, 1999). "Council's Jews To Reinvigorate Caucus". The Jewish Week. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
  3. Dichter, Adam (March 1, 2002). "Council's Jewish Caucus Eyes Role". The Jewish Week. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
  4. Kornbluh, Jacob. "CM Levine Appointed to Lead the Jewish Caucus in the City Council". Jewish Political News and Updates. Retrieved 6 March 2014.
  5. Donn, Yochonon (Mar 5, 2014). "New 'Jewish Caucus' Chair Wants to Revitalize Council Group". Hamodia. Retrieved 8 March 2014.
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