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Opinion Zohran Mamdani: The no-yes option
We do not need to agree on every important issue if we agree on the most important ones
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News Overwhelmed by the NYC mayor’s race between Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo? A guide for the perplexed
What you need to know about Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, Curtis Sliwa
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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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