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Opinion | The Jewish mayor of Minneapolis won reelection. Is it good for the Jews?

JL;DR SUMMARY Jacob Frey's reelection as mayor of Minneapolis, amidst a complex political landscape marked by calls for police reform, represents a nuanced moment for the Jewish community. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Jewish CommunityJewish MayorGeorge FloydPolice ReformMinneapolisElectionsJacob FreyPolitical IdentityDemocratic Farmer Labor PartyRanked Choice Voting

Places mentioned

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
"Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey arrives at a campaign event on October 26, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota"
Virginia, United States
"The sentiment appeared to prevail across the country Tuesday, with Virginia voters giving Republicans an upset win in the governors race."
New York City, New York, United States
"and New York Citys election of Eric Adams, a less-than-left-wing Democrat and former NYPD chief, as mayor."

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