Zohran Mamdani
New York Jews wake up at the Israel Day Parade - opinion
Mayor Mamdani’s absence from a long-standing civic celebration left many Diaspora Jews feeling newly exposed in the city with the world’s largest Jewish population.
Two parades, one people - opinion
The mayor who wasn’t there: What Mamdani’s absence really reveals
Smotrich’s surprise appearance at Israel Day Parade sparks backlash from NY and Jewish leaders
ADL urged Mamdani to disavow ‘Hot Girls 4 Zohran’ co-founder as Brooklyn hire draws fire
The ADL claimed that Kaif Gilani, a co-founder of Hot Girls 4 Zohran, had a history of sharing antisemitic content, pro-Hamas rhetoric online, and mocking Israeli victims of terror.
Mamdani calls for 2% tax hike on wealthy New Yorkers
The New York City mayor claimed that increasing taxes by 2% on those earning more than a million dollars per year would resolve nearly half of the city's budget deficit.
Anti-Israel mayor Zohran Mamdani challenges future of New York's Jewish community - opinion
With a mayor hostile to Israel now running America’s largest metropolis, Jewish groups need to take action
New York’s Jewish community faces unprecedented threats as leadership ignores them - opinion
According to the NYPD, antisemitic hate crimes jumped 183% last month. There were 31 reported attacks against Jews in January alone, compared with just 11 during the same month last year.
New York’s Jews are rightfully wary of Mamdani’s interfaith outreach. He should listen - editorial
Declining to sponsor the event was not a rejection of interfaith dialogue. It was an acknowledgment that dialogue alone is not enough.
Major Jewish groups pull out of NYC mayor's interfaith breakfast
The ADL, UJA, and the New York Board of Rabbis have previously sponsored the NYC mayor’s interfaith breakfast, but have confirmed they will not participate in Mamdani's.
Mamdani taps leader of progressive Zionist group to helm Office to Combat Antisemitism
"Antisemitism cannot be addressed with slick videos or empty remarks," Rabbi Moshe Davis told The Jerusalem Post, expressing concern over Mamdani's choice.
Antisemitic hate crimes in NY surge by 182% in January 2026 compared to previous year
NYPD figures show antisemitic hate crimes surged in New York City in January, with Jews targeted in the majority of reported bias incidents.
Mamdani's mother, Elon Musk among names listed in newly released Epstein Files
“If I actually wanted to spend my time partying with young women, it would be trivial for me to do so without the help of a creepy loser like Epstein,” Musk wrote on X.
US-Iran tensions escalate: What’s next for Israel and the Middle East?
The hosts, both seasoned journalists based in Jerusalem, discuss the looming possibility of a US attack on Iran and the defensive preparations in Tehran, including missile threats directed at Israel.
