I just finished three exhilarating days with over 2,000 Jewish advocates from around the world at AJC’s Global Forum in Washington, DC. In plenary sessions, we heard from heads of state, foreign ministers, Jewish leaders, inspiring philanthropists, and college students on the front lines of the fight against antisemitism. In breakout sessions, we engaged with experts on topics ranging from AI and Israel to the future of Jewish life in Europe and Jewish voices in the entertainment industry.
The Global Forum was inspiring and energizing, but it was also an important reminder that Judaism is not a cloistered religion of rituals and prayers (though we certainly love rituals and prayers!). Judaism is a moral message that we, as Jews, are called to bring into the world to help make society better for everyone.
To that end, I want to echo UJA’s slogan for this year’s primaries: “June is the new November.” Since most general election races in New York are not especially competitive, the real opportunity to shape who represents us in Albany and Washington comes during the primaries on June 23rd. Advocacy matters, but voting is where each of us gets a direct voice in shaping a society that reflects our shared values.
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