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Menachem Wecker
@mwecker
U.S. news editor, Jewish News Syndicate (JNS), unsolicited copy editor to @nachamasol
Washington, D.C. area
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    Menachem Wecker
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    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
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    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?
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    Howard Mortman
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    Mar 30, 2020
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    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
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    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?
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    Menachem Wecker
    @mwecker
    Feb 4, 2024
    Ilhan Omar is a hypocrite for calling Gaza, but not Somaliland, “occupied,” @JMeservey and @mrubin1971 tell @JNS_org
    Ilhan Omar
    Experts: Ilhan Omar a hypocrite for saying Gaza, not Somaliland, ‘occupied’
    From jns.org
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    Menachem Wecker
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    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...
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    Menachem Wecker
    @mwecker
    Aug 29, 2022
    Replying to @bethanyshondark
    DC told us to isolate from a 2-year-old.
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    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
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    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.”
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    Menachem Wecker
    @mwecker
    Jul 18, 2017
    Replying to @mboorstein
    Beats discussing a real sacred text, huh?
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    Menachem Wecker
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    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
    The Jews of the Jews
    From commentary.org
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    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
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    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.
    Esther Panitch
    ‘My southern Jewish ... way of saying bless their hearts,’ says state rep who buys trees in Israel...
    From jns.org
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