Amber Adler is a distinguished executive, bestselling author, and award-winning activist. She’s made her mark as a activist for important issues such as combating antisemitism and other forms of hate and bigotry; and tirelessly working to free every agunah – a Jewish woman refused a divorce, a devastating problem that Amber once faced herself. Nevertheless and against all odds, the Orthodox Jewish divorced mother of two boys followed her dreams, ran for elected office and became the Democratic nominee for New York City Council (2023) for her district in Brooklyn. She has been featured in Vogue, the New York Times, Politico, City and State Magazine, New York Magazine and more. Consequently, Amber has become globally recognized for her altruistic pursuits and achievements. Adler’s determination continues to inspire as she captivates audiences with cameos in film and appearances on top Netflix series; where she raises awareness.
Select Media and Press
ICNA Relief nonprofit hosts backpack giveaway in Brighton Beach
News Segment by News 12 Staff. Segment aired/posted on August 12, 2023.
‘A women’s rights revolution’: Women attacked during religious divorce event in Borough Park
Article written by Kirstyn Brendlen and published in Brooklyn Paper on Tuesday April 9 2024.
Divorce Info Pop-Up Event Sparks Tension in Borough Park
Article published in BKReader on Monday April 1 2024.
Spirited rally for an agunah in Kiryas Joel, despite gawkers, jeers, and egg throwers
Article published in Shtetl Haredi Free Press on Tuesday February 6, 2024.
Spirited rally for an agunah in Kiryas Joel, despite gawkers, jeers, and egg throwers
Article published in Shtetl Haredi Free Press on Tuesday February 6, 2024.
Video: Amber Adler Hosts Mega Kosher Food Giveaway
News Report by Manzoor Hussain of GLOBAL TV & DUNYA International USA. Produced by Samad Khan. Air Date
Queens Democratic primary leaders credit success to 21 in ’21 advocacy group
[Featured Photo includes Amber Adler] Article by Bill Parry. Published in QNS on July 14, 2021.
Queens Council Delegation Set To Have Four Times as Many Women of Color Next Year
[Featured Photo includes Amber Adler] Article by Allie Griffin. Published in Queens Post on July 14, 2021
The New Majority
Article by Annie McDonough. Published in Print in City and State Magazine on June 2021.
I am the Mom that Stopped An Attempted Brick Attack on My Family
Published in Bay News on June 11, 2021.
In Brooklyn, it’s a loud, wide-open race to succeed a tainted Jewish city councilman
Article by Shira Hanau. Published in JTA on June 10, 2021
New York City Council hopeful erased from ultra-Orthodox news publications
Article by Shira Silkoff. Published in Jerusalem Post on June 10, 2021
NYC League of Women Voters, VOTER GUIDE
CLICK HERE to read Amber’s answers to the Q and A. Published on May 28, 2021 on the VOTE 411 website.
Schepps Media Debate for NYC Council District 48
CLICK HERE to WATCH a recording of the LIVE Debate held May 28, 2021 (online). Hosted by Skye Ostreicher and Stephen Witt for POLITICS NY.
Vogue highlights Orthodox women in campaign against get refusal
[Quote from Amber Adler] Article by Sarah Chemla. Published in Jerusalem Post on May 7, 2021.
How Orthodox Women Are Using Social Media to Liberate Each Other From Dead Marriages
Article by Liana Satenstein. Published in VOGUE MAGAZINE on May 5, 2021
Meet The Candidates: Amber Adler, NYC Council District 48
Published in the May 2021 edition of Jewish Echo Magazine. Article found on pages 17-18. Included in Print and Digital Editions.
Watch Amber Adler: Candidate for NYC Council District 48 (Brooklyn)
Interview by Skye Ostreicher. Published in PoliticsNY on April 26, 2021.
Vote Honorable Amber Adler on 22nd of June, a staunch supporter of Pakistani Americans
Article by Manzoor Hussain of GLOBAL TV & DUNYA International USA. Published on March 24, 2021.
Who is Behind the New “Free the Agunah” Movement?
[Featured Photo includes Amber Adler]. Published by Vos Iz Neias on March 18.
Orthodox Women Rally to Break the Chains of Unwanted Marriage, Using Social Media As a Bolt Cutter
Article by Billy Richling. Published by BKLYNER on March 15, 2021.
Residents Protest Planned Homeless Shelter in Brighton Beach
Mention of POV by Amber Adler. Article by Reuvain Borchardt. Published by Hamodia on March 8.
ARRESTED IN FLATBUSH: Man Who Kept Wife Agunah For 17 Years Arrested By NYPD
VIDEO of AMBER included… Report Published by The Yeshiva World News on March 12, 2021.
ELIZABETH IS FREE! Flatbush Agunah Receives Get As Momentum Builds To Support Trapped Women
VIDEO of AMBER included… Article by Shmiel Soiferman. Published in Vos iz Neias on March 11, 2021.
Messages on the Silver Jubilee of DUNYA International
News Report by Manzoor Hussain of GLOBAL TV & DUNYA International USA. Produced by Samad Khan. Air Date February 13, 2021
2021 Citywide Election Round-Up – Week of Jan. 21
Article by Ariama C. Long. Published in Kings County Politics on January 22, 2021.
PASWO celebrates Golden Jubilee awarded certificate of appreciation from US Embassy Pakistan
News Report by Manzoor Hussain of GLOBAL TV & DUNYA International USA. Produced by Samad Khan. Air Date Jan. 21, 2021.
At Community Board Meeting, Residents, Elected Officials and Candidates Slam Proposed Brighton Beach Shelter
Article by Billy Richling. Published in BKLYER on January 21, 2021.
A Bevy of Candidates Vie For the 2021 City Council Seats
Article by Theodore General. Published in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle on December 31, 2020.
Predictions! Experts Look Ahead to 2021 in New York Politics
Article by Ben Max. Published on the Gotham Gazette on December 29, 2020.
Holiday Food & Winter Necessities Distribution by PASWO.
News Report by Manzoor Hussain of GLOBAL TV & DUNYA International USA. Produced by Samad Khan.
Looking to 2021: Meet our December 2020 Endorsement Class
Announcement article written by Run for Something. Published December 16, 2020 on Medium.
PASWO celebrates major Halal food pantry, Thanksgiving
Article by Manzoor Hussain of GLOBAL TV & DUNYA International USA. Published November 30, 2020.
Thanksgiving & Winter Necessities Distribution
Article published in Urdu News, published November 2020.
’We need more representation’: The ’21 in ’21′ initiative is to encourage more women to run for NYC Council
Article published in New York Daily News (Online edition), written by Shant Shahrigian, published October 19, 2020
Publication 2: It Leads to anti-Semitism: Orthodox Jews Respond to COVID-19 Scrutiny
COMMENTS by Amber included in article by Rose Adams in AM-NY on October 11, 2020
Boro Park Leaders Silent as Residents Protest COVID-19 Restrictions
COMMENTS by Amber included in article published in BKLYNER on October 7, 2020
A Different Type of Orthodox Jew is Running in Southern Brooklyn
Article published online and in print in City & State – New York, written by Zach Williams, published October 1, 2020
73rd Independence Day Celebration of Pakistan
Article in Urdu News, written by Mohsin Zaheer, published August 20, 2020
Democratic Socialists of America Anti-Israel Questionnaire Condemned
Hamodia Article published on August 15, 2020
Amber Adler Announces Candidacy for 48th City Council District
Hamodia Article written by Reuvain Borchardt, published on June 30, 2020
Amber Adler on Giving Back During a Pandemic and Loving Her Kids
Bkyner Article written by Zainab Iqbal, published on May 19, 2020
PASWO, 4th Mega Food Distribution
Report by Manzoor Hussain of GLOBAL TV & DUNYA International USA.
Produced by Samad Khan.
More Select News Clips Featuring Amber Adler
☆Coronavirus Crisis Worsens Challenges Faced by Women and Reaffirms Need to Elect More Women to Office
Gotham Gazette / Op-Ed / April 6, 2020
☆ Community Rallies to Secure Permanent City Funding for Weeksville
BK Reader / by Andrea Leonhardt / May 17, 2019
☆Community rallies together again for Weeksville Heritage Center funding
News 12 (Video and Report) / May 16, 2019
☆ Swastika discoveries in Brooklyn prompt leaders to denounce hatred
News 12 (Video and Article) / May 2, 2019
☆ Press Conference LIVE FEED – UPTICK IN ANTI-SEMITIC CRIME
News 12 – The Bronx
See Full Press Conference, (Amber Adler speaks at 6min. 23 sec.)
☆ Funding the force: Mayor must give raises to cops, Sheepshead Bay pol demands
Brooklyn Paper / By Aidan Graham / March 22, 2019
☆ Clarke Supports Special City Office to Prevent Hate Crimes
Brooklyn Reader / March 22, 2019
☆ Asking Mayor To Raise NYPD Wages
The Yeshivah World / March 20, 2019
☆ City Council Gets Behind PBA In Labor Dispute
Kings County Politics / By Matthew Allan / March 19, 2019
☆ Deutsch Battles Hate Crimes From The Mouth Of Babes
Kings County Politics / March 4, 2019
☆ Youth Rally Against Hate in Sheepshead Bay looks to end hate crimes
News 12 (VIDEO & Article) / March 3, 2019
☆ Officials seek hate-crime charges in deadly restaurant attack
China Daily / By Zhang Ruinan / January, 29, 2019
☆ Brooklyn leaders, neighbors come together in response to fatal hammer attack
News 12 (Video & Article) / January 26, 2019
☆ Community calls for unity after Sheepshead Bay hammer attack
January 25, 2019 / By Todd Maisel / Brooklyn Eagle
☆ From Seaport Buffet – “We are at the scene of a hate crime massacre”
BKLYNER / By Zainab Iqbal
☆ Rally held for victims of hammer attack at Brooklyn restaurant
ABC 7 (VIDEO & Article) / January 25, 2019
☆ Deutsch, BK Lawmakers Unite Against Attacks in Boro Park, Crown Heights
Kings County Politics / By Kelly Mena