Mamdani names five New York rabbis to transition team after synagogue-protest backlash

by mgall74 | Nov 25, 2025 | Israeli News

[ad_1] The appointments come days after Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani drew considerable fire from the Jewish community for saying a synagogue promoting immigration to Israel should not encourage ‘activities in violation of international law’ on its premises...

Polls close in New York mayoral election as frontrunner Mamdani responds to Trump

by mgall74 | Nov 4, 2025 | Israeli News

[ad_1] NEW YORK – As polls from Brooklyn to the Bronx quieted after the morning rush, New York City was already seeing unprecedented turnout in its historic mayoral election. By of 3 P.M., about 1.45 million ballots had been cast and the total had already...

A danger to Jews or a defender against antisemitism? New York Jewish leaders divided over Mamdani

by mgall74 | Nov 3, 2025 | Israeli News

[ad_1] New York’s Jewish leaders stand divided over Democratic frontrunner Zohran Mamdani. Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove of Park Avenue Synagogue views Mamdani as a threat, citing concerns over his policy stances on Israel, while Bend the Arc’s Jamie Beran praises...

Key Hasidic faction's endorsement of Mamdani sparks rift among leaders

by mgall74 | Nov 2, 2025 | Israeli News

[ad_1] Within hours of the endorsement, three top leaders of the community released a joint statement rejecting the decision and endorsing Cuomo. According to a source, the X account, which announced Cuomo’s endorsement, isn’t an official account of the...

Leading New York Reform rabbi slams Zohran Mamdani's past remarks as antisemitic, 'demonizing' Israelis

by mgall74 | Nov 2, 2025 | Israeli News

[ad_1] Current sectionU.S. News’I fear living in a city where anti-Zionist rhetoric is normalized,’ said Central Synagogue’s Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, saying his remarks echo ‘age-old antisemitic tropes.’ Days from the mayoral election, as...