PRESS And AWARDS

Amidah and JCC Headliner Event, 2/23/25, Featuring Speaker Josh Levs

Amidah Albany hosts Josh Levs, media fact checker, at Albany Center - The Jewish WorldJosh Levs discussed media fact checking at the Albany Jewish Community Center on Feb. 23 ALBANY–Amidah Albany, in partnership with the Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center (AJCC), welcomed Josh Levs, award-winning broadcast journalist and host of the news fact-checking podcast They Stand Corrected. Levs addressed a crowd of 200 attendees about truth in journalism on

Former CNN, NPR journalist tells synagogue audience in Albany that anti-Semitism is hurting media credibility At a time of intense media criticism from multiple viewpoints, a national broadcast journalist spoke in Albany Sunday about changes he’d like to see.

Solidarity Rally Against Global Antisemitism, 11/11/2024- Albany JCC, News 10

Capital Region vigil follows outbreak of new anti-Semitic events in Amsterdam As unrest continues in Amsterdam in the wake of anti-Semitic attacks last week on Israeli soccer fans visiting the city, Albany's Jewish community rallied Monday night.

October 7th Vigil, 2024, Guilderland NY

Guilderland event remembers victims of Israel-Hamas warPeople gathered in Guilderland over the weekend to remember the lives lost in the Israel-Hamas war, and those who remain in captivity.The event was organized by local groups Amidah Albany and Run For Their Lives.People held signs with the names of those killed by Hamas last year.Co-founder Laura Weisblatt says this isn’t just about remembering […]

Amidah Thanks Community for Support in Antisemitism - The Jewish WorldStanding up for Israel Standing up for the Jewish Community of the Capital District Fighting Antisemitism Solidarity Rally Against Global Antisemitism on 11/11/2024 Thank you to all who joined our Solidarity Rally Against Global Antisemitism in response to the horrific attacks against Jews in Amsterdam on November 7th. We would like to thank the Albany

Remembering October 7th, Spectrum News

ABC 10 Coverage of Bring Them Home Press Conference

Delmar, NY

1 year later, U.S. Jews reflect on far-reaching trauma of Oct. 7, its aftermathOct. 7, 2023, had a tremendous impact on Jews across the world.

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CBS 6 Coverage of Rally in Saratoga

ABC 10 Coverage of Rally in Saratoga

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Jewish World coverage of Rally for Israel in Washington Park, Albany 8/4/24

Amidah, Fed, Run for Their Lives hold rally by Moses statue in Albany –We do not forget —Let our people go! - The Jewish WorldLocals demonstrating at the Moses statue in Washington Park, Albany for the hostages that were taken by Hamas as it started a war on Oct. 7. Community leaders and concerned citizens from across the Capital District gathered in Albany’s Washington Park on Sunday. Aug. 4 to remember the 116 hostages being held in Gaza—with a

Jewish World coverage of Rally in Delmar

Spotlight Letter to the Editor,

Standing Against Antisemitism

LETTER TO EDITOR: Thank you for standing against anti-Semitism - Spotlight NewsBlatant anti-Semitism is thriving in cities and towns across the world. But we cannot let it continue. We, the members of Amidah Albany, will not stop advocating for the right for our very existence.

Times Union coverage of rally in Saratoga:

Daily Gazette coverage of rally in Saratoga:

Israel supporters call for 'unwavering support' and release of hostages at Saratoga rallyThe event was organized by the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, Amidah Albany and Run for Their Lives.

Israel supporters rally in Saratoga Springs weeks after pro-Palestine protest (w/ photos)The rally comes three weeks after pro-Palestinian demonstrators, including members of Saratoga BLM, in the same location called for a cease-fire in the Israeli-Hamas war and divestment from Israel.

CBS 6 coverage of rally in Saratoga:

Saratoga Springs rally condemns terrorism & antisemitism, supports Israel amid Gaza crisisMore than a hundred people were at Congress Park in Saratoga Springs Sunday to rally against what they are calling terrorism and antisemitism.The protesters say

Guest Column Daily Gazette, written by Schenectady Jewish Leadership:

https://www.dailygazette.com/opinion/guest-column-council-shouldn-t-allow-public-comment-to-push-hatred-of-jews/article_144cf580-3e27-11ef-9389-275d2e0e714a.html

Letter to the Editor, JVP doesn't represent our community:

https://www.dailygazette.com/opinion/letters-for-wednesday-july-17-2024/article_65c59e7e-438d-11ef-87f4-d3036fb0b4bf.html

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