Zohran Mamdani

Manhattan synagogue says it won’t host Mamdani on Yom Kippur

New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani was spotted attending Rosh Hashanah services, but may not be welcomed for upcoming Yom Kippur services.

A mayoral candidate forum hosted by B’nai Jeshurun, Congregation Beth Elohim, Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, and New York Jewish Agenda on June 8. (Screenshot)
ZOHRAN MAMDANI attends a watch party on the night of his primary victory in June, becoming the Democratic candidate for New York City mayor on the November ballot. The risks of his win go far beyond New York City, the writers warn.

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani wishes Jews a Shana Tova amid antisemitism controversy

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks to the media during a campaign stop with striking members of Teamsters Local 210 in the Bronx borough of New York City, U.S., September 15, 2025.

NY Democrats hesitate to back Mamdani over Israel stance, Biden snub

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks to the media during a campaign stop with striking members of Teamsters Local 210 in the Bronx borough of New York City, U.S., September 15, 2025.

Jewish Texas man indicted for anti-Muslim threats against NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani


‘I voted for you because Jews are good with money’: Mark Levine on running for comptroller

In a wide-ranging conversation with JTA, Levine talked about how he’d work with the city’s next mayor, why the Jewish community needs to build more coalitions, and his deep love of pickles.

After winning the Democratic primary, Levine will in all likelihood assume the position of comptroller in January, making him the highest-ranking Jewish official in city government.

Trump says he would intervene if NYC mayor tried to have Netanyahu arrested

Trump vowed to step in if mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani directed NYPD to arrest Netanyahu, calling the idea “inappropriate.”

 US President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during the opening of a temporary migrant detention center informally known as "Alligator Alcatraz" in Ochopee, Florida, US, July 1, 2025.

Can Zohran Mamdani divest NYC from Israel? His likely comptroller, Mark Levine, dismisses concern

Mark Levine says a future Mayor Mamdani would have little power to pull city pensions from Israel bonds, stressing comptroller-led decisions and legal hurdles.

New York State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, now a NYC mayoral candidate, speaks during a news conference outside the White House to announce a hunger strike to demand that President Joe Biden "call for a permanent ceasefire and no military aid to Israel, on Nov. 27, 2023.

With ban removed, NYC rabbis are weighing endorsements in a heated mayoral race

New York City rabbis are split on endorsing candidates, with some citing concerns over Israel and antisemitism while others remain neutral.

A mayoral candidate forum hosted by B’nai Jeshurun, Congregation Beth Elohim, Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, and New York Jewish Agenda on June 8.

Globalizing the Intifada killed Charlie Kirk - opinion

The pro-Hamas movement on college campuses and communities throughout the United States legitimized violence and hateful discourse for any cause, calling for resistance by any means.

FILE PHOTO: Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA founder, greets the crowd during the AmericaFest 2024 conference sponsored by conservative group Turning Point in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. December 19, 2024.

As NYC's heated electoral race continues, NYC rabbis weigh endorsements

While some rabbis consider Mamdani to be a concern for the city's jews, others praise his "shared struggle"

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks to the media during a campaign stop with striking members of Teamsters Local 210 in the Bronx borough of New York City, U.S., September 15, 2025.

Mamdani must be stopped: Campus antisemitism runs for mayor - opinion

Zohran Mamdani is currently leading the polls to run the largest city in the United States; the home to the second-largest Jewish population outside Israel.

NEW YORK CITY mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and US Sen. Bernie Sanders attend a town hall meeting in Brooklyn earlier this month. Mamdani is the institutionalization of radicalism and antisemitism, the writer argues.

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul endorses Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor

Kathy Hochul said she reached her decision after months of conversations with Zohran Mamdani, which gave her confidence that overrode their “disagreements.”

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani looks on during National Night Out at the NYPD's 78th Precinct in Brooklyn, New York City, U.S., August 5, 2025.

The self-hating Semites strike again: How left-wing Jews want to associate with power - opinion

When King Saul held back from executing Agag, the king of Amalek – perhaps because he was a fellow monarch and presumably deserving of honor – Saul was punished, with God revoking his kingship.

NETUREI KARTA demonstrate at the Israel Day on Fifth Parade in New York City, June 2, 2025.

Vote naively, repent bitterly: Will Mamdani turn against Jews after getting their votes? - opinion

Liberal Jews, as much as they may see Mamdani as a young, savvy newcomer with fresh ideas, albeit bad ones, should be prepared for the backstabbing that is yet to come.

NEW YORK CITY mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks with people after an event this past week. Mamdani will have a limitless opportunity to show his loyalties to a fast-growing anti-Israel segment, the writer warns.

Brad Lander calls for ‘coalition of anti-Zionists and liberal Zionists’ in appearance with Mamdani

Lander’s comments were notable because of the dynamics around Israel at play among Jewish progressives ahead of the mayoral election.

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander looks on as members of PSC CUNY, AFT, and AAUP hold a press conference ahead of College administrators testifying to the House Education and Workforce Committee, in New York City, US, July 14, 2025.