JCRC-NY Celebrates Julie Menin on Historic Election as City Council Speaker

NEW YORK, NY (01/07/2026) (readMedia)-- This afternoon, the New York City Council elected Julie Menin as Speaker, making her the first Jewish Speaker in the city's history. Throughout her years in public service, Menin has fought against antisemitism and all forms of hate. She has reaffirmed this commitment, recently pledging to support legislation that protects houses of worship so antisemitic incidents like the demonstration at Park East Synagogue never happen again.

JCRC-NY CEO Mark Treyger was in attendance for the historic occasion.

Statement from JCRC-NY CEO Mark Treyger:

"JCRC-NY extends its heartfelt congratulations to Council Member Julie Menin on becoming the new Speaker of the New York City Council, making history as the first Jewish person to hold this important position. Speaker Menin, who is also the daughter and granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, continues to be a champion for Jewish New Yorkers at a critical time for our communities and a valued partner to JCRC-NY. We are grateful for her continued work combating rising antisemitism and her deep commitment to serving all New Yorkers. It was a privilege to be in attendance today, and we look forward to working with Speaker Menin as she begins her historic tenure."

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About JCRC-NY: JCRC-NY, a proud UJA-Federation of NY agency, serves as the primary community relations agency for the Jewish community in the metropolitan New York area. As an active force in New York civic and communal life, JCRC-NY operates as a central coordinating and resource body with a mission to build relationships to advance the values, interests, and security of the Jewish community and to create a more interconnected New York for all.