JFREJ in the Media
Haaretz: AIPAC 'Disappointed' as Jewish Progressives Celebrate New York Primary Sweep
The progressive group Jews for Racial & Economic Justice celebrated Lander's victory.
American Prospect: The Machine Breaks Down in New York
Jews for Racial & Economic Justice (JFREJ) was among the groups who sent 200 volunteers across 500 shifts to knock door…
New York Times: Jewish Leaders Wrestle With Israel Critics’ Sweep of N.Y. Primaries
Jews for Racial and Economic Justice, a progressive group that has supported the mayor and Mr. Lander, said the primary…
NY primary between rabbi, Jewish lawyer serves as referendum on Mamdani and buffer zones
Various civil rights groups and Jewish progressives, such as Jews for Racial & Economic Justice, have said that buffer …
Brooklyn Daily Eagle: Religious Leaders Denounce Councilmember Vernikov for anti-Muslim post
"None of us are safe until all of us are safe," said Bobbie Sackman, a member of Jews for Racial and Social Justice. "I…
The City: Council Speaker Tries New ‘Buffer Bill’ After Mamdani Rebuff
“These ‘buffer zone’ bills have never been about keeping New Yorkers safe, but about silencing our voices,” Jews for Ra…
JTA: At Mamdani’s Shavuot gathering, Jewish allies make the case for engagement
Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosted a festive Pre-Shavuot Celebration in Honor of Jewish American Heritage Month at Gracie Mans…
The Forward: Mamdani supersizes NYC hate crimes office, as tensions simmer over synagogue protests
"The proposal resembles a plan authored by Jews For Racial & Economic Justice, a progressive organization that supporte…
Hell Gate: Mayor Mamdani Speaks Out Against West Bank ‘Real Estate Expo’ at Manhattan Synagogue
"As Jews, we don't want to see our houses of worship used like this, and we don't want to see these manufactured moment…
JTA: Mamdani faces pressure from progressive Jewish allies over ‘buffer zone’ veto decision
Progressive organizations including JFREJ are ratcheting up pressure on their ally in City Hall to reject the legislati…
Jewish Currents: Buffer Zone Bills Put Mamdani in a Bind
The synagogue buffer zone measure is veto-proof, but the mayor could still take a stand against the schools bill.