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Tensions flare at Passover seder over Mamdani’s inclusion
The episode comes as Mamdani has faced scrutiny from segments of New York’s Jewish community over his responses to antisemitic incidents.
First, second Jewish mayors of Providence, Rhode Island, share a bar mitzvah
Netanya wins $1 million in Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge for parks project
Likud candidate Avi Slama wins Netanya's special mayoral race
Holocaust Remembrance Day speech by Hod Hasharon mayor sparks controversy over Gaza implications
Quoting a Holocaust survivor's speech, Kochavi said that there is a difference between "never again," and "never again -- for us."
Sharona Nazarian becomes first Jewish Iranian-American woman mayor in US history
On February 27, 2025, she wrote, "Beverly Hills has always stood against antisemitism and injustice"
New Jersey city declared 'capital of Palestine' by mayor in fiery speech
Paterson is home to a growing Palestinian population with Palestinian flags and Arabic signage reportedly lining its streets.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams references 'Mein Kampf' in response to 'lies' amid calls for him to step down
The “Big lie” phrase Adams referenced as being in “Mein Kampf” is often attributed to Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels.
Danielle Sassoon, interim US attorney, resigns after being ordered to drop Eric Adams case
Danielle Sassoon resigned as interim US attorney after the Trump DOJ ordered her to drop the Eric Adams case, calling the move unjust and inconsistent with her duty to prosecute fairly.
Israel Police question Petah Tikva mayor in bribery, breach of trust investigation
Petah Tikva municipality's director, Yaniv Benita, was also detained on Monday morning for additional questioning.
Osaka bans smoking on public streets ahead of 2025 World Expo
The move comes "to improve the environment and beautify the city in a way that is appropriate for an international tourist city," according to the statement.
For the First Time: U.S. and Canadian mayors summit against Antisemitism
Israeli representative, Head of the Binyamin Regional Council and Chairman of the Yesha Council: "Launch a joint initiative to ban BDS."
Jewish NGOs, Ottawa mayor withdraw from pride parade over 'genocide' statement
Jewish organizations and Ottawa's mayor pull out of Capital Pride after its controversial statement accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza, sparking community tensions.
Majdal Shams attack in Golan Heights reveals urgent need for enhanced school safety - opinion
The recent rocket attack in Majdal Shams exposed the urgent need for improved school safety measures before the new school year starts.
