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The JTA Q&A with Zohran Mamdani: ‘I don’t begrudge folks who are skeptical of me’

JL;DR SUMMARY Zohran Mamdani, a prominent candidate for New York City's mayoral race, addressed the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, discussing his approach to issues affecting Jewish New Yorkers. 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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Bds MovementJewish EducationNew York CityJewish New YorkersIsrael PalestinePolitical DialogueZohran MamdaniSynagogue SecurityCommunity Safety

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New York City, New York, United States
"With days before the election in which he is favored to become New York Citys next mayor, Zohran Mamdani tells Jewish New Yorkers that he understands why some might be skeptical of him."
Palestinian Territories
"While there are countless New Yorkers who have strong feelings on what happens in Israel and Palestine myself included Ive learned that our areas of agreement far outweigh where we disagree."
Vietnam
"And I think of Dr. Kings words delivered at Riverside Church in Manhattan, when he said: If Americas soul becomes totally poisoned, part of the autopsy must read: Vietnam."

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