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How Mamdani became New York’s next mayor, with Jews divided between fierce opposition and fiery support

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 5 Nov

Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, made history as the first Muslim mayor of New York City after winning a closely contested race, which fractured the Jewish community between robust opposition and fervent support.

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Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum joins Mamdani rally with progressive leaders in Queens

JTA · 27 Oct

Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, known for championing LGBTQ rights, joined progressive leaders, including Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, to support Zohran Mamdani in a Queens rally.

0 Politics Israel

NYC voters say Mamdani best addressed the Israel-Palestinian conflict, poll shows

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 9 Sep

In the New York City mayoral race, candidate Zohran Mamdani, known for his strident criticism of Israel, is favored by voters as having the best approach to the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

0 Politics Israel

Minneapolis’ Omar Fateh is the latest democratic socialist and Israel critic to win his party’s endorsement for mayor

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 23 Jul

Omar Fateh, a democratic socialist and a prominent critic of Israel, has won the endorsement of the Democratic Party in Minneapolis in his bid to unseat the Jewish incumbent mayor, Jacob Frey.

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Zohran Mamdani gets photo-ops — and attacks — after meeting with Orthodox voters

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 5 May

Zohran Mamdani, a Muslim Democratic Socialist candidate for NYC mayor, engaged with the Orthodox Jewish community in Flatbush, seeking broader support despite criticism over his views on Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Iran and John Fetterman's Moral Compass

Emes Ve-Emunah · 15 Apr 2024

Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman, known for his unconventional style and strong progressive reputation, surprised many by becoming a staunch supporter of Israel.

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A ’60s Meshugeneh

Jonah Raskin in Tablet · 24 May 2021

Jack Nusan Porter is a Jewish radical activist and writer who emerged during the 1960s.

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This NY congressman says Democratic socialism and support for Israel don’t contradict

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 13 May 2021

In an interview with Jewish Insider, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) discussed the strong connections between the Jewish and Latino communities in his district, emphasizing their shared values and history of collaboration.

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Truth to Power: Ep. 217

Unorthodox · 27 Feb 2020

Harvard professor Ruth Wisse discusses her book "Jews and Power" with Liel on Unorthodox, exploring the idea that Jews' desire to be virtuous may make them vulnerable, critiquing the teaching of the Holocaust in American schools.

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The 11% Majority

James Kirchick in Tablet · 26 Feb 2020

The text discusses the lack of scrutiny faced by Bernie Sanders for his past support of leftist autocrats and his criticism of traditional Democrats for not challenging his ideological stances.