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Opinion In the Mamdani-Cuomo race, why should I choose safety as a Jew over safety as a woman?
The relentless focus on whether Mamdani is a threat to Jews overlooks his opponent's alleged record with women
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Opinion Jews are worried about Zohran Mamdani. Here’s why they shouldn’t be
Mamdani is ready to handle the challenges of the city — and build lasting partnerships with its Jewish community
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Opinion Why I don’t trust Zohran Mamdani to fight left-wing antisemitism
Voters should be wary of Mamdani's promise to fight anti-Jewish hate — because it's not clear he'll recognize it
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Fast Forward 650+ US rabbis sign letter opposing Zohran Mamdani and the ‘political normalization’ of anti-Zionism
The letter invokes the words of NYC Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, who opposed Mamdani’s mayoral election in a recent sermon
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Art A revived Jewish Museum spotlights the story of Jewish endurance
The new core exhibition tells a global story of a people shaped by their traditions, and their neighbors
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News Many U.S. synagogues display the Israeli flag on their bimahs. After the hostages were released, one NYC shul decided to move theirs.
Central Synagogue had displayed an Israeli flag since Oct. 7 in honor of the hostages
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Fast Forward Andrew Cuomo nabs endorsements from Jewish groups after Eric Adams drops out of NYC mayoral race
Jewish groups that want to stop frontrunner Zohran Mamdani from winning hadn’t coalesced behind an opponent
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Opinion I’m an economist. Zohran Mamdani’s stance on Israel investments is misguided
A potential divestment from Israeli companies would only harm New Yorkers
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News Overwhelmed by the NYC mayor’s race between Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo? Start here
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Opinion Conflict over Mamdani is a reminder: We still can’t agree on the line between anti-Zionism and antisemitism
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Fast Forward A second rabbinic letter, arguing against Jewish rejections of Mamdani, enters the NYC mayor’s race
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Culture How Germany’s Holocaust remembrance culture kicked off a democratic crisis
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