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Takeaways from the NY primaries: Shifting Jewish power centers, Mamdani the Kingmaker and more

Mamdani, at his rally last week backing his preferred candidates, triggered backlash from Jewish corners for comparing pro-Israel lobbyists AIPAC to “monsters.”

Brad Lander, candidate for New York’s 10th Congressional District, speaks to the media while standing next to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a watch party after winning the primary elections in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., June 23, 2026.
Democratic candidate for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks after winning the 2025 New York City Mayoral race, at an election night rally in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, New York, US, November 4, 2025.

The Mamdani effect: Democratic incumbents now have to worry about being too pro-Israel - opinion

Demonstrators hold placards that read "Free Mohsen" in reference to Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian student at Columbia University, who was detained, as they gather at Foley Square in Manhattan, New York City, US, April 15, 2025.

Anti-Israel Columbia protest leader Mohsen Mahdawi fights deportation to Jordan

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces the appointment of Christine Clarke as chair and commissioner for the New York City Commission on Human Rights at Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights, Queens in New York City, New York

Mamdani endorses former Columbia encampment organizer Darializa Avila Chevalier


Jewish students still don’t feel safe — and that’s everyone’s problem - editorial

A disruptive pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia highlights ongoing tensions over student safety and the need for deeper educational reform.

A demonstrator wears a protective mask as protestors gather at the gates of Columbia University, in support of student protesters who barricaded themselves in Hamilton Hall, despite orders from university officials to disband or face suspension during the Israel-Hamas war, in NYC, April 30, 2024.

Trump admin. can bring systemic change to revive Jewish life on US college campuses - opinion

Jewish Federations across the country are advocating against antisemitism and supporting Jewish students.

 ISRAELI FLAGS are planted near the main lawn of Columbia University, to show support for the Jewish community on campus, for peaceful solutions, and to commemorate all lives lost since October 7, 2023, across from a student protest encampment in support of Palestinians, last year.

Jewish star Maggie Gylenhaal's daughter arrested at Columbia pro-Palestine protest - report

Although Gylenhaal has publicly identified as Jewish, its unkown if she raised her daughters in the faith.

 Maggie Gyllenhaal, Ramona Sarsgaard and Peter Sarsgaard attend the GreenSlate Greenroom At The 2021 Gotham Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on November 29, 2021 in New York City.

Columbia University suspends more than 65 students over library occupation

"When rules are violated and when our academic community is purposefully disrupted, that is a considered choice — one with real consequences," a Columbia official said.

A pro-Palestinian protester is detained by NYPD after participating in a pro-Palestinian demonstration at Butler Library on Columbia University campus in New York, U.S. May 7, 2025.

Dozens of students arrested in pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University

At least 40 to 50 students, their hands cuffed with plastic zip-ties, were seen being loaded into New York Police Department vans and buses outside Butler Library.

Pro-Palestinian protesters are detained by NYPD after participating in a pro-Palestinian demonstration at Butler Library on Columbia University campus in New York, U.S. May 7, 2025.

Columbia University activist Mohsen Mahdawi released on bail

Wearing a keffiyeh, the 34-year-old Mohsen Mahdawi raised both hands in gestures of victory.

 Demonstrators hold placards as they protest on the day of a hearing on the detention of Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil, in New York City, U.S., March 12, 2025.

Pro-Palestine protests at Columbia show a deep threat for Jewish students, US politics - opinion

Tuition-paying students should not be forced to jump through hoops to satiate pro-Palestine protesters.

 Students rally at the Columbia University campus in New York City, US, April 17, 2025

Anti-Israel encampments fail to materialize at Columbia and CCNY

Planned anti-Israel protests at Columbia and City College of New York were blocked by warnings and police actions. At CCNY, activists were evacuated and pepper-sprayed after clashing with officers.

By FUNDING American universities, small sates, the Qataris are spreading an antisemitic and antidemocratic ideology, which amounts to a strategic threat to democratic societies. Here, a demonstrator holds a placard as students from Columbia University protest earlier this month.

Columbia janitors sue pro-Palestinian protesters who 'held them hostage' - report

Two university workers filed a lawsuit against over 40 students who allegedly assaulted them and called them "Jew-lovers" during last year's Hamilton Hall occupation.

 Students rally at the Columbia University campus in New York City, US, April 17, 2025

Mahmoud Khalil criticizes ICE detention in op-ed on Palestinian rights

Mahmoud Khalil, a prominent pro-Palestinian activist at Columbia University, reflects on his ICE detention and critiques America’s approach to free speech and justice in a Washington Post op-ed.

 Demonstrators attend a protest in Timers Square, following the arrest by US immigration agents of Palestinian student protester Mahmoud Khalil at Columbia University, in New York City, March 15, 2025.