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Fast Forward Visiting Israel, Eric Adams meets with antigovernment protesters
The 40-minute meeting made Adams one of the most influential officials in the United States to engage directly with the protest movement while on a visit to Israel.
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Fast Forward NYC mayor to meet with Israeli protest leaders ahead of Netanyahu sit-down
Eric Adams’ interaction with a diverse cross-section of Israeli society showcases his decades-long backing of Israel, said one Jewish leader
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Fast Forward NYC Mayor Eric Adams is heading to Israel next week
Adams calls New York City the ‘Tel Aviv of America’
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Fast Forward In a first, NYC mayor appoints a Persian Jewish deputy mayor
Fabien Levy said the concept of tikkun olam inspired his public service
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Opinion The NYC Jewish advisory council appropriately represents Jewish New Yorkers
Given Orthodox Jews bear the brunt of antisemitic attacks, they deserve greater numbers on the council appointed to combat antisemitic crimes
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Fast Forward In a first, NYC mayor launches Jewish advisory council
The panel of 37 members will be chaired by Joel Eisdorfer, a member of the Hasidic community and the mayor’s senior adviser
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