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
Zohran Mamdani
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Fast Forward Exclusive: Inside Mamdani’s meeting with New York rabbis, as Jews remain divided over him
Mamdani was warmly received by tens of thousands of Satmar Hasidim in Brooklyn on Wednesday night
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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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Fast Forward Prominent rabbi and fierce Mamdani critic turns his criticism toward Jews and Israel
Elliot Cosgrove called for a “new chapter of American Zionism” at the convention of the American Zionist Movement
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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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Antisemitism Decoded Mamdani draws lines around how Jews should use ‘sacred spaces’
The incoming mayor of New York City entered the debate over when it's acceptable to protest outside a synagogue following a demonstration at Park East
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Politics Hasidic leader defends support for Mamdani. ‘I’m taking beatings to save you’
Rabbi Moshe Indig said he’s 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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