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Orthodox Jewish lawmakers reach record 11 in New York legislature after midterm elections

New York's state legislature will have a record 11 Shabbat-observant Jewish lawmakers following Tuesday's elections, as pro-Israel candidates and Democratic socialists won seats.

  • Record 11 Orthodox Jewish lawmakers in New York legislature post-midterm elections
  • Eight incumbents, three new faces in statewide elected office
  • Sephardic Jews Lisa Malkie Vider and Joey Cohen-Saban among winners

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