The election of Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Socialist with a history of anti-Israel rhetoric, as mayor of New York City “marks a grim milestone,” the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations stated on Wednesday.
“The city with the United States’ largest Jewish population will now be led by a man whose record and rhetoric reflect hostility toward Israel and the Jewish people,” wrote William Daroff and Betsy Berns Korn, CEO and chair, respectively, of the Conference of Presidents.
“Zohran Mamdani’s elevation to Gracie Mansion reminds us that antisemitism remains a clear and present danger, even in the places where American Jews have long felt most secure,” read the statement. “There can be no compromise with an ideology that demonizes or ostracizes Jews and Israelis.”
The statement added that the organization will “remain unwavering” in its commitment to the Jewish community, demanding “moral clarity and decisive action from every level of government.”
“Our response to this ominous moment will be to strengthen activism, advocacy and coordination across New York’s Jewish communities, ensuring that every institution and family feels supported and protected,” it stated.
