ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA NEWS RELEASE ZOA to NYC Council Jewish Caucus: Demand That Progressive Caucus Fire Israel-Hater / Bigot Emily Mayer Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) National President Morton A. Klein released the following statement: ZOA is appalled that the New York City Council Progressive Caucus hired virulent Israel-hating bigot and antisemitism-enabler Emily Mayer to be the Progressive Caucus’ director, at a time when Jews are being subjected to daily physical and verbal attacks in New York. Hiring Mayer flatly contradicts the Progressive Caucus’s “Statement of Principles” – which states that the Progressive Caucus is “dedicated to . . . combating all forms of discrimination.” The 34-person Progressive Caucus dominates the 51-person City Council. This important caucus should not be directed by someone such as Mayer, who opposes protecting Jews, promotes antisemitic calumnies against Israel, and attacks Jewish organizations and officials for refusing to oppose Israel’s rights and existence. Notably, five members of the NY City Council’s Jewish Caucus are also members of the City Council’s Progressive Caucus: Council Speaker Adrienne E. Adams (ex-officio); Jewish Caucus Chair Eric Dinowitz; Julie Menin; Lynn Schulman and Lincoln Restler. ZOA especially urges those Council members – as well as all decent members of the City Council – to stand up and demand that Emily Mayer be immediately fired. Mayer has opposed protecting Jews from antisemitic attacks: For instance, Mayer tweeted that Democrats should not “become self-appointed protectors of the Jews.” This alone should disqualify her. Read More Share This Email In Case You Missed It... You can find information on more of President Biden's appointments HERE. Founded in 1897, ZOA played a key role in the Jewish State's re-establishment. Today, ZOA is the leading major American Jewish organization courageously defending Israel and the Jewish people; fighting against all forms of antisemitism, including anti-Jewish boycotts; and promoting the Jewish people's lawful right to live in and settle historic Jewish lands. ZOA exposes that a Palestinian state would endanger Israel's existence; presents the facts about the Arab/Islamic war against Israel; and combats the anti-Israel lie that Israel is an "occupier" of her own land. ZOA spearheaded long battles to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, and apply civil rights protections to Jewish students. ZOA provides free legal assistance and programs to pro-Israel students at numerous college campuses. ZOA's bold, unapologetic voice has a significant impact on public discourse and policy. DONATE NOW Copyright © Zionist Organization of America 2022, All rights reserved. Zionist Organization of America | 633 Third Ave, 31 B, New York, NY 10017 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]