The New York City Council Jewish Caucus comprises the 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
- Eric Dinowitz (D-Bronx) - Chair
- Ari Kagan (R-Brooklyn)
- Julie Menin (D-Manhattan)
- Lincoln Restler (D-Brooklyn)
- Lynn Schulman (D-Queens)
- Inna Vernikov (R-Brooklyn)
Former members
- Andy Cohen (D-Bronx)
- Barry Grodenchik (D-Queens)
- Ben Kallos (D-Manhattan)
- Karen Koslowitz (D-Queens)
- Rory Lancman (D-Queens)
- Brad Lander (D-Brooklyn)
- Stephen Levin (D-Brooklyn)
- Mark D. Levine (D-Manhattan)
- Alan Maisel (D-Brooklyn)
- Helen Rosenthal (D-Manhattan)
- Mark Treyger (D-Brooklyn)
See also
- Congressional Jewish Caucus, similar caucus in the U.S. Congress
References
- ^ Dickter, Adam (Nov 7, 2013). "Jewish Representation On City Council Grows". The Jewish Week. Retrieved 6 March 2014.
- ^ Dichter, Adam (Jan 22, 1999). "Council's Jews To Reinvigorate Caucus". The Jewish Week. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
- ^ Dichter, Adam (March 1, 2002). "Council's Jewish Caucus Eyes Role". The Jewish Week. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
- ^ Kornbluh, Jacob. "CM Levine Appointed to Lead the Jewish Caucus in the City Council". Jewish Political News and Updates. Retrieved 6 March 2014.