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Rabbi Stephanie Ruskay Aims for Manhattan Assembly Seat

12/11/2025

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Rabbi Stephanie Ruskay, a progressive candidate, is running for the State Assembly in Manhattan's 69th district.
She has a background in community organizing and social justice and has served as associate dean at the Jewish Theological Seminary.
She aims to extend her rabbinate into public service and prioritizes immigration, housing, and education.
She has endorsements from Ruth Messinger, former Manhattan borough president.

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Story summary

Rabbi Stephanie Ruskay, a progressive candidate, is running for the State Assembly in Manhattan's 69th district.
She has a background in community organizing and social justice and has served as associate dean at the Jewish Theological Seminary.
She aims to extend her rabbinate into public service and prioritizes immigration, housing, and education.
She has endorsements from Ruth Messinger, former Manhattan borough president.