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Fast Forward After Australia shooting, Jewish leaders say Mamdani’s refusal to condemn ‘globalize the intifada’ has consequences
Deborah Lipstadt and Rabbi David Wolpe were among those criticizing New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani
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Fast Forward US leaders condemn ‘vile act of antisemitic terror’ after deadly Hanukkah attack in Australia
New York City Mayor Eric Adams pledged increased security at menorah lightings
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News The 7 political stories Jews will be watching in 2026
Zohran Mamdani’s agenda, key congressional primaries, and the future of U.S.–Israel relations will dominate the year ahead
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News A new bill would ban protests near synagogues. Is that legal?
The proposal would ban demonstrations within 25 feet of houses of worship
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Politics Rep. Ilhan Omar says Stephen Miller’s comments on immigrants sound like how ‘Nazis described Jewish people’
The Minnesota congresswoman drew Holocaust-era parallels as President Donald Trump escalates attacks on Somali immigrants
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Politics Anti-BDS order will test Mamdani on day one
Outgoing Mayor Eric Adams issued the executive order as debates intensify over future City Hall policy on Israel
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Politics Trump appointee promoted after reports he texted about having a ‘Nazi streak’
Paul Ingrassia, whose previous nomination collapsed over racist and antisemitic messages, was tapped for a senior role at the General Services Administration
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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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News The ADL’s turn away from civil rights was years in the making — Oct. 7 accelerated it
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