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Several of the rabbis stumped for Mamdani or brokered appearances for him in Jewish communities
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Trump laughingly gave Mamdani permission to call him a 'fascist' during a joint appearance at the White House
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Fast Forward Mamdani’s response to synagogue protest: Condemn the language but criticize the Israel event
The mayor-elect was responding to a pro-Palestinian protest outside an event hosted by the nonprofit Nefesh B’Nefesh
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News Who is Jessica Tisch, the Jewish NYC police commissioner who will serve in Mayor-Elect Mamdani’s administration?
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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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