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Menachem Wecker

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Menachem Wecker

@mwecker

U.S. news editor at international wire service JNS, unsolicited copy editor to @nachamasol

Washington, D.C. area

Joined January 2009

Menachem Wecker
@mwecker
Mar 8, 2024
"I watched in horror as two of my heroes, Dr. King and Bobby Kennedy, were assassinated and their legacies inspired me to pursue a career in service." Interesting that the Biden administration has reportedly denied @SecretService protection for @RobertKennedyJr repeatedly.
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Menachem Wecker
@mwecker
Mar 30, 2020
Question from a reporter who covers religion (& takes journalism, faith very seriously): If journalists can gather with social distance rather than covering the White House via video feed, why can't churches, mosques, synagogues gather thusly to pray?
Howard Mortman
@HowardMortman
Mar 30, 2020
Menachem Wecker
@mwecker
Apr 19, 2022
Saying “powerful” “force” “shaping … media” about a chassidic Jew (and naming her when it appears to be open hunting season for Orthodox Jews in certain places) is a complicated, risky thing to do. The reporter and her editors must have thought this was *that* important.
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Menachem Wecker
@mwecker
Oct 21, 2020
Um. Wow.
insidehighered.com
Education Department issues report finding noncompliance with foreign gift reporting requirements
Menachem Wecker
@mwecker
Sep 18, 2022
Does anyone have reliable and up-to-date stats on how many chassidic reporters work at the New York Times?
Menachem Wecker
@mwecker
Feb 4, 2024
Ilhan Omar is a hypocrite for calling Gaza, but not Somaliland, “occupied,” @JMeservey and @mrubin1971 tell @JNS_org
Experts: Ilhan Omar a hypocrite for saying Gaza, not Somaliland, ‘occupied’
From jns.org
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Menachem Wecker
@mwecker
Jan 1, 2020
It’s that time of year I wish news outlets shared their least-read stories of the prior year. They were probably among the most important to read...
Menachem Wecker
@mwecker
Aug 29, 2022
Replying to @bethanyshondark
DC told us to isolate from a 2-year-old.
Menachem Wecker
@mwecker
Apr 16, 2024
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Suspended NPR editor Uri Berliner says woke CEO is 'the opposite' of what embattled network needs
From nypost.com
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Menachem Wecker
@mwecker
Sep 18, 2022
Replying to @mwecker
Adding this here too: According to the diversity and inclusion page of the NY Times site, “… To ensure we tell and share stories with respect, empathy and accuracy, we are committed to fostering a diverse staff that reflects the society we report on.”
Menachem Wecker
@mwecker
Jul 18, 2017
Replying to @mboorstein
Beats discussing a real sacred text, huh?
Menachem Wecker
@mwecker
Sep 18, 2022
Very worthwhile read in @Commentary — in response to the Times reporting on chassidic schools — from the non-chassidic researcher, of whom I’m aware, who has spent the most time in chassidic schools
commentary.org
The Jews of the Jews
Oh the Protestants hate the Catholics And the Catholics hate the Protestants And the Hindus hate the Muslims And everybody hates the Jews ...
Menachem Wecker
@mwecker
May 9, 2024
John Kirby speaking about Israel and the Hamas terror organization: "It's going to take a little bit of moral courage on both sides to finally be able to come across that table and ink this deal."
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Menachem Wecker
@mwecker
Apr 16, 2024
“This is my southern, Jewish, pearl necklace-wearing, woman lawyer from Miami’s way of saying ‘Bless their hearts,’” @epanitch, who buys trees in Israel for trolls, tells @JNS_org.
jns.org
‘My southern Jewish ... way of saying bless their hearts,’ says state rep who buys trees in Israel...
“It’s a great feeling. You can get back at the trolls in a way that helps Israel,” Esther Panitch, a Georgia state representative, told JNS.
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