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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorses AOC’s opposition to funding Israel’s Iron Dome

New York Jewish Week Staff in JTA · 6 Apr

In a recent press conference, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani expressed support for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's stance against U.S. military aid to Israel, particularly defensive aid for the Iron Dome system, which has been crucial in intercepting missile attacks during conflicts with Iran and Hezbollah.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Mamdani, Pesach, Israel, and Iran

Emes Ve-Emunah · 5 Apr

The article criticizes New York City Mayor Eric Adams for wishing Jewish prisoners at Rikers Island a happy Passover, suggesting such gestures lack sincerity from progressive leaders who allegedly harbor antisemitic beliefs under the guise of anti-Zionism.

0 Leadership Holidays

Mamdani wishes Rikers Island inmates ‘Chag Pesach Sameach’ in Passover seder letter

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 4 Apr

Mayor Zohran Mamdani addressed 150 inmates at Rikers Island during Passover seders with a heartfelt letter comparing their plight to that of the Israelites during the Exodus.

0 Communities Prayer

New on Rikers Island: a Jewish prayerbook designed with incarcerated congregants in mind

Marla Brown Fogelman in Forward · 11 Aug 2025

Rabbi Mia Simring and Rabbi Gabriel Kretzmer-Seed have introduced a unique Jewish prayer book, "The Very Narrow Bridge: A Rikers Island Siddur," specifically designed for the Jewish community at Rikers Island jail.

0 Communities Jewish Law

At Rikers Island, Jewish volunteers find a ‘powerful connection’ with inmates by leading prayer services

Julia Gergely in JTA · 4 Apr 2024

Jewish volunteers at Rikers Island, NYC's largest jail, lead prayer services and connect with inmates like Howard Padilla, who found solace and mental health through Judaism while incarcerated.

0 Holidays Ethics

Rosh Hashanah Behind Bars

Yitzhak Bronstein in Tablet · 5 Sep 2018

The author recounts their experience leading Rosh Hashanah services for Jewish inmates at Rikers Island, emphasizing the profound impact of connecting with the incarcerated individuals on a personal level.