Elections

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Professor Dan Ben-David, a leading economist, warns that Israel’s future depends on urgent education reforms, with the next election potentially its last chance.

Discourse on "Jewish safety" in the NYC election is dehumanizing. A queer Jewish woman and JQY director argues that safety includes both fighting hate crimes and the freedom to be one's whole self.

For Mamdani personally, embracing Jewish safety should be politically astute. Can Mamdani acknowledge a Jewish state? If not, we’re afraid he might be an antisemite.

Jacob Frey defeats Democratic Socialist opponent Omar Fateh in Minneapolis mayoral race, signaling hope for Jewish voters concerned about anti-Israel rhetoric in the Democratic Party.

The 'Mamdani Monitor' initiative was announced following the election of Zohran Mamdani as NYC mayor, focusing on policies that may affect Jewish New Yorkers.

While his political opponents were insulting him, Mamdani showed that a good election campaign must inspire voters.

Mamdani became the first Muslim to be elected as New York CIty's mayor. Still, he did so by capitalizing on support from voters with no religious affiliation.

Major Jewish organizations issued a joint statement calling on the mayor-elect to govern with respect for the city's diverse views.

"My friends, we have toppled a political dynasty," Mamdani stated in his remarks, referring to his defeat of former governor Andrew Cuomo.

Whichever candidate prevails, the implications will be felt far beyond New York. If Mamdani's on top, that would be a bad day for Jews worldwide. If not, we must reflect on why he almost did.