No. 12: Jessica Tisch and Julie Menin: Jewish power in New York, from the NYPD to City Hall

Jessica Tisch, New York Police Department commissioner, and Julie Menin, the first Jewish speaker of the New York City Council, hold significant positions in New York City amidst rising antisemitism. Tisch, who became the second woman to lead the NYPD in November 2024, has prioritized the safety of Jewish New Yorkers, implementing extensive security for Jewish events and publicly addressing antisemitism. She stated her commitment is "deeply personal" to keeping her community safe. Menin, unanimously elected in January, is a centrist Democrat whose family history as Holocaust survivors influences her focus on confronting antisemitism and preserving Holocaust memory. Both women represent different facets of Jewish leadership in New York, addressing concerns about the Jewish community's ability to live openly in the city.