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New York City Council Jewish Caucus

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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

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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

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Former members

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See also

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References

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  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.
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