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Overwhelmed by the NYC mayor’s race between Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo? Start here
Just now tuning in to the New York City mayoral election or feeling utterly overwhelmed by it? As early voting is underway, and Tuesday’s election nears, here’s a look at what each mayoral candidate could mean for Jews. – Zohran Mamdani – Democratic nominee Start here: Mamdani, a 34-year-old self-described democratic socialist, won the Democratic…
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Conservative students grill Vance on support for Israel at Turning Point USA event
Vice President JD Vance fielded skeptical questions about American support for Israel, including one conspiratorial remark about Judaism, from conservative college students while headlining Wednesday’s stop on the right-wing group Turning Point USA’s nationwide tour. The event, at the University of Mississippi, was a further sign of shifting priorities among young conservatives when it comes…
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Conflict over Mamdani is a reminder: We still can’t agree on the line between anti-Zionism and antisemitism
With antisemitism on the rise while Israeli-Palestinian relations remain at an historic low, one question that continues to dog public discourse is whether anti-Zionism is a form of antisemitism. The stakes within the Jewish community have recently increased, with the issuing of a letter signed by more than 1,000 American rabbis and cantors opposing New…
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A second rabbinic letter, arguing against Jewish rejections of Mamdani, enters the NYC mayor’s race
(JTA) — A second rabbinic letter about the New York City mayor’s race repudiating the first has drawn hundreds of signatures in the day since its launch. Titled “Jews for a Shared Future,” the new letter rejects the argument that the frontrunner in the race is unacceptable because of his opposition to Israel and contends…
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Cuomo dominates Jewish vote in new poll, as Israeli TV pillories Mamdani
This piece first ran as part of The Countdown, our daily newsletter rounding up all the developments in the New York City mayor’s race. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. There are 5 days to the election. Want to hear from our journalists about the election? Sign up for an Election Day…
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New York Synagogues Speak of Courage — But Then Retreat in Fear in New York Mayoral Race
Zohran Mamdani. Photo: Ron Adar / SOPA Images via Reuters Connect Rabbi Angela Buchdahl’s recent message to members of Central Synagogue in New York City struck a nerve. She affirmed her commitment to Israel and condemned antisemitism in heartfelt, eloquent terms. Then, in the next breath, she insisted that Central would remain “neutral” in New York’s mayoral…
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The Next Generation: Israeli-American Voices Shaping the Jewish Future
An Israeli flag and an American flag fly at Abu Dhabi International Airport before the arrival of Israeli and US officials, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Aug. 31, 2020. Photo: REUTERS/Christoper Pike As Miss Israel — someone who was born and raised in Jerusalem and is deeply committed to advocating for the next generation…
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The Crusades Are Back — and Targeting Jews
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump (not pictured) hold a bilateral meeting at Trump Turnberry golf course in Turnberry, Scotland, Britain, July 28, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein Once upon a time, Britain stood for cultured, civilized humanity, and with the US, eliminated the threat of fascist Hitler and stood firm against…
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ABC News Fails to Acknowledge Interviewee Is Hamas Spokesperson
A Palestinian man points a weapon in the air after it was announced that Israel and Hamas agreed on the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire, in the central Gaza Strip, October 9. Photo: REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa In Gaza, every public institution falls under the direct supervision of Hamas-affiliated terrorists. From journalists to the health ministry and civil defense, Hamas…
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I won’t vote for Democrats who backed Mamdani. I know I’m not the only one.
There must be consequences when politicians endorse and campaign for unpalatable candidates for public office in order to court that candidate’s political base. I am just one voter, but I am ready to commit to issuing some. I am a lifelong Democrat and consider myself a centrist liberal on most issues. The last times I…
