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News Mayor Zohran Mamdani reassures Jewish New Yorkers at inauguration: ‘I will protect you’
'Where else could a Muslim kid like me grow up eating bagels and lox,' Mamdani said in his inaugural remarks
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News Who is Bruce Blakeman, the ‘Almost Orthodox’ Jew running for New York governor?
The first Jewish county executive in Nassau history is now taking his suburban brand statewide
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Politics This politician refused to say ‘Happy Hanukkah,’ then blamed ‘political correctness’ for the backlash
'We don't say that,' a county commissioner replied when asked to say 'Happy Hanukkah'
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News ‘We are not alright’: How Oct. 7 defined Eric Adams’ Jewish legacy
Adams has maintained Jewish support despite a turbulent one-term mayoralty
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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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News ‘It’s the Jews’: San Diego mosque shooters decried ‘the universal enemy’ in hate-filled manifesto
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News Nearly half of young U.S. Jews want to replace Israel with binational state, poll finds
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Opinion Mamdani has made ample efforts for Jews. How come no one is telling that story?
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