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Ruth Wyler Messinger (born November 6, 1940) is a former American political leader in New York City and a member of the Democratic Party. She was the Democratic nominee for Mayor of New York City in 1997, losing to incumbent mayor Rudy Giuliani.
Learn how Ruth Messinger became a lifelong activist for social justice and a leader of AJWS, a Jewish organization that supports grassroots groups around the world. Read about her childhood, education, career, and achievements in this biography.
Ruth Messinger is a former president of American Jewish World Service (AJWS) and a current human rights advocate and activist. She engages rabbis and interfaith leaders to speak out for oppressed and persecuted communities worldwide and has received many awards and honors for her work.
Ruth Messinger is a prominent American Jewish leader who served as a New York City politician and the president of American Jewish World Service. Learn about her family, education, political career, and Jewish influences and involvement.
Aug 22, 2022 · Ruth Messinger is a former New York city councilwoman and Manhattan borough president who became the president of American Jewish World Service, a human rights organization. She shares her journey from feminism, Judaism and social justice to her current role as a global ambassador.
Dec 15, 2023 · Ruth Messinger, 83, celebrated her second bat mitzvah at SAJ, a Reconstructionist synagogue in New York, after being the first girl to have one at Park Avenue Synagogue in 1953. Learn how her mother, her faith, and her activism shaped her life and her Jewish identity.
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A look back at Ruth Messinger's four decades of public service and activism, from her political campaigns to her global humanitarian work. See photos of her with famous leaders, celebrities and friends who made lasting contributions to our world.
