New York's newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani, recently faced a smear campaign aimed at painting him as an antisemite. Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, the prominent leader of Central Synagogue in Manhattan, took to the stage to make these baseless accusations. However, upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that Buchdahl's true intention was not to address any actual antisemitism on Mamdani's part but rather his criticism of Israel.
Mamdani's stance against Israel has been a source of controversy in recent years, with some critics labeling him an antisemite. However, evidence suggests that these claims are unfounded and based on false assumptions about his views on Palestine. The fact that leading genocide scholars and international human rights organizations have endorsed Mamdani's claims only serves to further undermine the credibility of those making these accusations.
The recent election has brought a much-needed respite from Islamophobia and baseless accusations of antisemitism. Young Jewish New Yorkers, as well as powerful politicians in the city and country, have rallied behind Mamdani, demonstrating that support for Palestinian freedom and criticism of Israel is not a threat to Jewish life.
As mayor, Mamdani's commitment to upholding his vows to protect and support New York's Jewish communities will be crucial. His stance on supporting Palestinian solidarity, including ending municipal partnerships with the state of Israel, should serve as an example of how one can balance their loyalty to the Jewish community without conflating anti-Zionism with antisemitism.
The fact that many Jewish figures and groups have been organizing around support for a genocidal ethnostate has contributed significantly to this toxic atmosphere. The attacks against Mamdani have won the day in this city for over two years, with baseless accusations of antisemitism going unchecked. This cowardice and complicity can only serve as a reminder of how much work is left to be done in combating Islamophobia.
In his victory speech, Mamdani declared that "no more will New York be a city where you can traffic in Islamophobia and win an election." His commitment to setting an example for the rest of the country should inspire hope for a brighter future.
Mamdani's stance against Israel has been a source of controversy in recent years, with some critics labeling him an antisemite. However, evidence suggests that these claims are unfounded and based on false assumptions about his views on Palestine. The fact that leading genocide scholars and international human rights organizations have endorsed Mamdani's claims only serves to further undermine the credibility of those making these accusations.
The recent election has brought a much-needed respite from Islamophobia and baseless accusations of antisemitism. Young Jewish New Yorkers, as well as powerful politicians in the city and country, have rallied behind Mamdani, demonstrating that support for Palestinian freedom and criticism of Israel is not a threat to Jewish life.
As mayor, Mamdani's commitment to upholding his vows to protect and support New York's Jewish communities will be crucial. His stance on supporting Palestinian solidarity, including ending municipal partnerships with the state of Israel, should serve as an example of how one can balance their loyalty to the Jewish community without conflating anti-Zionism with antisemitism.
The fact that many Jewish figures and groups have been organizing around support for a genocidal ethnostate has contributed significantly to this toxic atmosphere. The attacks against Mamdani have won the day in this city for over two years, with baseless accusations of antisemitism going unchecked. This cowardice and complicity can only serve as a reminder of how much work is left to be done in combating Islamophobia.
In his victory speech, Mamdani declared that "no more will New York be a city where you can traffic in Islamophobia and win an election." His commitment to setting an example for the rest of the country should inspire hope for a brighter future.
! As a New Yorker, it's about time we had a mayor who's not afraid to speak truth to power 
. This smear campaign was totally unfair and I'm glad Rabbi Angela Buchdahl came under some scrutiny too 
. Let's be real, if you're gonna criticize Israel, you gotta be able to take the heat 
. It's also super refreshing to see so many Jewish New Yorkers showing love for Mamdani 
. We need more leaders like him who aren't afraid to challenge the status quo and support Palestinian freedom 
. His stance on ending municipal partnerships with Israel is a major win 
. Now, let's hope he can make good on his vow to protect our Jewish communities 
#Mamdani2025 #NYC #PalestineSolidarity
i mean who doesnt know the diff between antisemitism & criticizing israel? its all about context lol & btw its so sick that ppl r getting bullied into silence just 4 speaking up about palesistine 
mamdani said he wont let muslimphobia win in nyc & im 100% with him on dat one 
I'm so glad to see Zohran Mamdani taking on the tough stance against Israel - it's about time we had someone in politics speaking out against the injustices faced by the Palestinian people 
The fact that many Jewish figures are actually supporting the genocidal policies in Israel is super concerning, it's like they're more interested in protecting their own privileged position than standing up for what's right 
. I think Mamdani's commitment to supporting Palestinian freedom and ending municipal partnerships with Israel is a huge step forward - let's hope he continues to lead the way 
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I'm loving this drama! Zohran's got some 'splainin' to do, but honestly who doesn't love a good smear campaign? 
Can you imagine if the tables were turned and a prominent politician accused him of being pro-Palestine? The plot thickens, folks! 
Anyway, kudos to Rabbi Buchdahl for speaking up... or was she just trying to get attention? 
Mamdani's stance on Israel is definitely a hot topic, but let's not forget that support for Palestinian freedom doesn't mean you're an antisemite – it means you're human with a conscience! 
Now, who's up for some New York-style pizza and a chat about politics? 
. Mamdani's stance might ruffle some feathers but it's time for ppl to listen & not just jump on the bandwagon of Islamophobia 
And can we please call out the real agenda here? The one that's really trying to silence people from speaking out against Israel's actions in Palestine. 
It takes a lot of courage to be an ally to the Palestinian community and still maintain good relationships with Jewish groups. Kudos to him for being true to himself! 
It's time to move beyond the Us vs Them mentality and start having real conversations about human rights and equality. 
mamdani's stance on israel is super divisive & im not even sure if hes a pro or anti israeli lol who knows what he thinks, but using that as an excuse to bash him is just lazy 
and honestly i think the whole thing with rabbis & jewish groups supporting him is kinda fake news 
they probably just dont wanna deal with the real issues at hand. i mean come on, if we cant even have a discussion about israel without bringing up antisemitism, then whats the point? 
. The real problem is the Islamophobia and hatred towards Muslims 
. We need more people like Zohran who's willing to take a stand against that 
just read about this Zohran Mamdani, new mayor of NYC, being smeared as antisemitic but honestly it's pretty clear that his criticism of Israel is what's getting him heat from some quarters... 
but at least now there's hope with a new mayor in town who's taking a stand against Islamophobia and antisemitism being conflated - reminds me of why we need more leaders like him 
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