Articles & Essays

As New York City continues to grapple with rising tensions surrounding the war in the Middle East, a disturbing trend has emerged in local politics and communal discourse. Long before Mayor Mamdani’s election, and increasingly after his victory, Zionist activists launched what can only be described as an all out political and media war against him. Through constant accusations, exaggerated claims of antisemitism, and relentless public pressure, they have sought to create the impression that the Mayor is indifferent to the safety and wellbeing of New York Jews.

This historic publication by the Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem, written before the establishment of Israel, clearly affirms that Jews oppose subjugating Palestinians

The phenomenon of political leaders erroneously citing biblical passages to support Israel, a political entity, is both bewildering and revealing to us American Jews.

It is our duty as American Jews to set the record straight and affirm that Israeli leadership does not speak for American Jews or for Jews around the world.

Zionist institutions deliberately conflate Jews with the actions of the Israeli state, branding criticism of Israel as antisemitism to silence dissent and avoid accountability. This strategy not only fails to protect Jews but actively fuels resentment, creating the very antisemitism these groups claim to oppose.

Our stance against Zionism is routinely dismissed with the claim that “ninety five percent of Jews are Zionists anyway.” We are labeled a fringe group and even accused of siding with Jew haters. G-d forbid. Friends, let us pause and examine how deeply misleading this claim truly is.

Allegations of Zionist interference in New York City mayoral elections, using Jews as political bait.

The State of Israel is not a safe haven for Jews