Hasidic leader defends support for Mamdani. ‘I’m taking beatings to save you’
Rabbi Moshe Indig said he’s still weathering attacks for backing the mayor-elect as polls show most Jews still fear Mamdani’s impact
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Fast Forward Most American Jews believe Zohran Mamdani will make NYC Jews less safe, Israeli poll finds
Nearly two-thirds of American Jews said they were equally concerned about antisemitism from the political left and right
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Fast Forward Rabbis and other Jewish New Yorkers join Mamdani’s 400-member mayoral transition committees
Several of the rabbis stumped for Mamdani or brokered appearances for him in Jewish communities
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Fast Forward Trump says he and Mamdani ‘didn’t discuss’ NYC mayor-elect’s vow to arrest Netanyahu during congenial meeting
Trump laughingly gave Mamdani permission to call him a 'fascist' during a joint appearance at the White House
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News Who is Jessica Tisch, the Jewish NYC police commissioner who will serve in Mayor-Elect Mamdani’s administration?
As Zohran Mamdani faces distrust from Jewish voters over his record on Israel and protests, keeping Jessica Tisch sends a message
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Fast Forward On final visit to Israel as mayor, Adams makes a closing argument against Mamdani
Adams’ multi-day tour included meetings with ex-hostages, security briefings, and repeated attacks on Zohran Mamdani
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Fast Forward He was Zohran Mamdani’s Jewish wingman. What’s next for Brad Lander?
After being passed over for a top slot in Mamdani’s City Hall, the comptroller is potentially gearing up to challenge a Jewish congressman
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News Mamdani’s victory is a watershed for Jewish progressives. For the mainstream, it’s wait-and-see.
The Jewish establishment searches for its footing as the balance of power shifts in New York
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