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CAM launches first ever American Jewish Mayors Association to end silence on antisemitism
Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner, “We have a responsibility to confront antisemitism, defend democratic values, and ensure every resident feels safe in our communities.”
US diplomat urges embassy moves to Jerusalem ahead of Jerusalem Day
At Jewish Democratic event, Minneapolis mayor says anti-Zionism can blur into antisemitism
Mamdani office has no definition of antisemitism after dropping IHRA, czar confirms
NYC mayoral election day looms in vote of consequence for city’s Jews
The city's Jewish community has been divided in its support of Mamdani, with some rabbis arguing that those in favor of the Muslim candidate are voting for him despite his anti-Israel history.
Satmar Ahronim rift: Leaders endorse Cuomo after another backs Mamdani
Following the endorsements, both Cuomo and Mamdani responded, thanking the community's leaders and promising to make New York better for all.
Mamdani releases Arabic-language campaign ad ahead of Tuesday election
In the video, New York mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani makes a joke about knaffeh, claims his Arabic needs work, and smiles next to women in hijabs.
Mamdani’s mayoral bid signals a new era in American politics - opinion
Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old newcomer with no major political experience, is set to become New York's mayor, igniting a political shift with his populist agenda and pro-Palestinian stance.
Obama calls Mamdani, praises campaign ahead of November 4 NYC mayoral election
Former US president Barack Obama phoned New York mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, offering support and guidance ahead of the November 4 election.
A second rabbinic letter, arguing against Jewish rejections of Mamdani, enters the NYC mayor’s race
“Even though there are areas where we may disagree, we affirm that only genuine solidarity and relationship-building can create lasting security," the letter says.
Zohran Mamdani is not antisemitic, Satmar's Brooklyn leadership says
NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is a liberal muslim, and not antisemitic, Satmar's Williamsburg, Brooklyn, community leadership wrote in newsletter Der Blatt.
NYPD boots 'laced by IDF,' Mamdani says in resurfaced 2023 video
In a September 2023 video, the NYC mayoral candidate argued that Israeli struggle is tied to American capitalist interests.
NYC business leaders drop $3 million over 2 days into mayoral race in bid to stop Mamdani
The last-ditch spending blitz comes as the Democratic nominee continues to dominate the mayoral race, with polls showing him holding a double-digit lead over his competitor.
Mamdani would disgrace NYC with refusal to condemn terror, only shows animus to Israel - editorial
Three weeks before the election, Mamdani’s true colors are there for everyone to see. His words reveal not nuance but animus toward the Jewish state.
