ADVOCACY COMMITTEE Suzanne Denbo Jaffe, Chair
The New York Chapter serves a vital role in reaching out to city, state and federal officials and communicating the priorities and concerns of the Jewish community. In the spirit of national AJC’s dedication to coalition building, as well as
Energy Task Force, Denise Schreiber, Chair
Fluorescent lighting, water conservation, and "green" options from your energy supplier are a few ways to reduce consumption. Use these tips to decrease your own energy usage.
City Advocacy Task Force, Philippe Radley, Chair
On Friday, April 13, Dr. Diane Steinman testified before the Immigration Committee of the New York City Council in support of the STRIVE Act and Comprehensive Immigration Reform. Click here to read her testimony.
State Advocacy Task Force, Norman Stein, Chair Chapter staff and lay leaders builds relationships with State legislators and other government officials to advance AJC's agenda as well as the complementary agendas for our intergroup partners.
The three New York State Chapters, New York City, Long Island and Westchester, are the lead members of the Coalition to Reform the State Division of Human Rights. After years of lobbying for legislative changes that would turn around this failing agency, the Coalition is now working with the new Spitzer-appointed Commissioner to ensure that New Yorkers facing all forms of discrimination have their grievances resolved in a timely and just manner.
Federal Advocacy Task Force, Martin Gold, Chair Chapter staff and lay leaders meet with members of New York's congressional delegation to learn their positions on issues important to the Jewish community and request their support on legislation.
Issues on our agenda for the 110th Congress include:
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