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Things got pretty Jewish at NYC’s Democratic mayoral debate

JL;DR SUMMARY The NYC Democratic mayoral debate saw Jewish issues take center stage, with discussions on antisemitism, Trump's actions on college campuses in response to alleged antisemitism, and future foreign visits to Israel. 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 CommunityTrump AdministrationAndrew CuomoBdsZohran MamdaniJewish CandidatesNew York City Mayoral RaceNyc Democratic Debate

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New York City, New York, United States
"The top nine Democratic candidates for NYC mayor gathered Wednesday night for the races first debate."
Washington, Washington DC, United States
"While some Jews voiced concerns about the politicization of the rise in antisemitism, the recent acts of violence outside Capital Jewish Museum in Washington D.C. and Sundays firebombing attack in Boulder, Colorado on a demonstration raising awareness for Hamas-held hostages in Gaza, have given the subject an increased sense of urgency."
Boulder, Colorado, United States
"While some Jews voiced concerns about the politicization of the rise in antisemitism, the recent acts of violence outside Capital Jewish Museum in Washington D.C. and Sundays firebombing attack in Boulder, Colorado on a demonstration raising awareness for Hamas-held hostages in Gaza, have given the subject an increased sense of urgency."
Louisiana, United States
"He should be at home with his wife, Noor, and their young child, Mamdani said. And the fact that he is still in Louisiana is an abomination."
Israel
"One of the debates final questions was about where each candidate would travel for their first official foreign visit as mayor of New York City. Four of them chose Israel."
Canada
"Boy, what Trump is doing to Canada theres a lot of opportunities for us to partner better with them, Lander said."
Colombia
"Jessica Ramos said she would travel to her parents homeland of Colombia, but that she would love to meet Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexicos president, who is Jewish."
Mexico
"Jessica Ramos said she would travel to her parents homeland of Colombia, but that she would love to meet Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexicos president, who is Jewish."

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