New york city
How can NYC Jews feel safe in a city which voted against them? - opinion
Mamdani’s victory leaves Jewish New Yorkers questioning their place in the city, feeling that their existence, values, and connection to Israel are no longer safe from the political landscape
What’s next for Brad Lander after being Zohran Mamdani’s Jewish wingman? - analysis
NYC’s yeshivas can offer a well-rounded education. Will Mamdani help them get there? - opinion
The thrice-turned screw: Mamdani's policies will leave no virtue for Jews of NYC - opinion
Progressive Jewish groups say ADL’s ‘Mamdani Monitor’ is ‘Islamophobic and racist’
In a statement released Tuesday, the groups criticized the ADL’s creation of a “Mamdani Monitor” to track policies and personnel appointments that the ADL views as threatening Jewish security.
Jewish and Muslim comedians team up to turn tension into titters
"Comedy for Peace," an interfaith project founded by Israeli comedian Erik Angel, brings Jewish, Muslim, and Christian comics together to promote tolerance and unity through laughter.
Immigrant New Yorkers beloved by Mamdani all feel warmth for their homes. Why can’t Jews? - opinion
NYC was built on "cultural pluralism," but the author feels new political rhetoric ignores the unique history of Jewish New Yorkers, especially their profound, hard-won connection to Israel.
How we rebuild courage following New York's betrayal - opinion
It hurts to see the city I love lose its moral compass. The Jewish story has never ended with pain – it always turns toward rebuilding.
Jewish NYC fire chief resigns after Mamdani’s win, cites ideological divide
"I think he deserves the respect of appointing his own commissioner, someone who may be more aligned with him ideologically than I am," former NYC fire commissioner Robert Tucker said.
Mamdani’s New York victory exposes fault lines in Jewish Democratic politics
Mamdani’s election revealed a split among Jewish voters, with younger progressives backing his pro-Palestinian stance and older generations sticking with pro-Israel candidates.
The not-so-hidden higher cost of living in NYC will be courtesy of Mamdani's win - opinion
Mamdani’s win is not just a threatening political story but a financial one for the Jewish community in New York.
Hoping for the best: What Mamdani’s anti-Zionist stance means for Jewish life in New York - opinion
Mamdani’s victory poses severe challenges to the Jews of New York and throughout the United States. I met Mr. Mamdani at the end of August, along with several other New York City rabbis.
Jonathan Schulman’s Jewish Majority mobilizes against rising anti-Zionism amid Mamdani election win
Jewish Majority challenges the rise of anti-Zionism, rallying Jewish voices to combat the shift in US politics.
Hochul announces increased security grant after Jewish school, cemetery vandalized
“To all of those in this community who are feeling anxious, especially the parents of the school, the children: Know that we stand here to protect you,” Hochul said.
Mamdani's progressive vision for New York shaped by childhood in Uganda, mentors say
The son of a Ugandan academic of Indian origins and an Indian-American filmmaker, Mamdani was born and spent several years as a child in Uganda's capital Kampala.
