Jewish Leaders Rebuke Mamdani Over Response to Synagogue Protest

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It was the first high-profile incident since Zohran Mamdani’s election involving one of New York City’s most sensitive flash points: the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.

A rowdy protest descended last Wednesday on Park East Synagogue, one of New York’s most prominent Modern Orthodox congregations, which had rented space to an organization that helps Jews move to Israel as well as to settlements in the occupied West Bank. Chants of “death to the I.D.F.” and “globalize the intifada” rang through the air.

Mr. Mamdani, the mayor-elect, responded the next day, saying through a spokeswoman that he “discouraged the language” used at the protest and that New Yorkers must be “free to enter a house of worship without intimidation.”

But it was what he said next that alarmed some Jewish leaders: He chastised the synagogue, saying through his spokeswoman that “these sacred spaces should not be used to promote activities in violation of international law.”

Jewish Leaders Rebuke Mamdani Over Response to Synagogue Protest - The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/nyregion/mamdani-synagogue-protest.html

[thegeneral 3,685]

His secret admirer Donald will def back him.

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4 minutes ago, thegeneral said:

His secret admirer Donald will def back him.

So will you 

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Jewish Silwa voters are advised to flee now and will be welcomed if they do. 

Jewish Mamdani and Cuomo voters are 100% unwanted but they can serve as the canaries in the coal mine to test if Kristallnacht II transpires or not. I don't wish ill upon you because you're Jewish, you're unwelcome because you're Democrats and I hold you directly responsible for Mamdani in the first place. Democrats should live in the communities they created and not go around relocating and destroying other people's communities. Cuomo and Mamdani voters are both cancer.

[thegeneral 3,685]

I bet in 4 years NYC will be exactly the same and none of you will have gone there

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Sad , how horrible of candidates we have to vote for, America just keeps losing.  

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7 hours ago, thegeneral said:

I bet in 4 years NYC will be exactly the same and none of you will have gone there

Why would I ever go there? I take my Family to nice places. 

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It was jewish voters who elected the jew-hater.  They seemingly have little sense about themselves.  Too bad.  You get what you voted for.

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Good for him.  

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20 minutes ago, BudBro said:

It was jewish voters who elected the jew-hater.  They seemingly have little sense about themselves.  Too bad.  You get what you voted for.

Jew-hater?  

Being critical of Israel's government and its policies does not make one antisemitic nor a Jew-hater. 

 

 

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28 minutes ago, squistion said:

Jew-hater?  

Being critical of Israel's government and its policies does not make one antisemitic nor a Jew-hater. 

 

 

Islam clearly says KILL JEWS! 

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Islam clearly says KILL JEWS! 

People this ignorant about Islam probably shouldn't start threads. 

Q: Does Islam state that jews should be killed?

AI Overview

 

No, Islam does not say that Jews should be killed; rather, Islamic texts contain verses and passages that are critical of those who reject its message and historically, there have been differing interpretations of verses concerning Jewish people

Some verses condemn those who reject the message of Islam, but this is a condemnation of disbelief, not an instruction to kill all Jews, as the Quran makes a distinction between rejecting the message of Islam and being a specific person. 

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AI Overview

 

 

 

Judaism and Islam, despite sharing a common Abrahamic heritage and many core values, have significant theological and social differences that have historically led to both cooperation and conflict

. Arguments from each against the other primarily revolve around the nature of divine revelation, the status of religious texts, and, in modern times, the Arab-Israeli conflict. 

 

Social and Societal Impact

• Shared Values and Historical Interaction: Both religions emphasize monotheism, charity (Tzedakah in Judaism, Zakat in Islam), moral conduct, and daily prayers. Historically, during the Middle Ages, particularly in Muslim-ruled Spain, there was significant cultural and intellectual exchange, with Jewish scholars making advances under Islamic influence.
• Status of Minorities: In traditional Islamic societies (like the Ottoman Empire), Jews and Christians were often classified as dhimmis (protected non-Muslim subjects), an inferior legal and social status that provided protection in exchange for a special tax (jizya). While this offered some stability, it also institutionalized inequality.
• Modern Political Conflict: The most significant contemporary social issue is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. From a Muslim perspective, widespread rejection of Jewish political control over land considered part of dar al-Islam (territory once under Muslim rule) is a major point of contention. This political conflict has intensified theological disagreements and fueled mutual animosity.
• Integration and Identity: The rise of modern nation-states and Western influence has altered traditional dynamics. Jewish communities in Muslim lands often integrated into Western culture during the colonial era, leading to new opportunities but also new social friction and eventual mass expulsions or emigration from many Muslim-majority countries. 

 

Arguments From Each Against the Other

 

From a Jewish Perspective

• Rejection of Muhammad's Prophethood: Judaism does not recognize Muhammad as a prophet of God. According to Jewish belief, prophecy ended with earlier figures (like Malachi and Zechariah), and the idea of a "final prophet" is not a Jewish concept.
• Theological Replacement (Supersessionism): A major point of contention is Islam's theological claim that it has superseded both Judaism and Christianity as God's final and complete revelation. Jews view this "replacement theology" as a profound rejection of their ongoing covenant with God and the eternal validity of the Torah.
• Corruption of Scripture (Tahrif): Islam claims that the original Jewish scriptures (Torah) were altered or corrupted over time by Jews. Judaism vehemently rejects this as an insult to the integrity and preservation of their sacred texts, which have been meticulously preserved.
• Negative Portrayals in Islamic Texts: Some Jewish sources note the presence of negative and at times "bloodthirsty" portrayals of Jews in certain parts of the Quran and Hadith, which they argue have historically been used to justify oppression and discrimination. 

 

From an Islamic Perspective

• Rejection of Muhammad and Jesus: Islam criticizes Jews for rejecting both Jesus (whom Muslims consider a major prophet) and Muhammad as legitimate messengers of God.
• Distortion and Concealment of Scripture: Islam's core argument is that Jews distorted and concealed divine revelations, including alleged prophecies about Muhammad's coming.
• Elevation of Rabbis over Scripture: Some Islamic perspectives accuse Jews of prioritizing rabbinic interpretations (Talmud) and oral laws over the direct, original word of God in the Torah.
• Slandering Prophets: The Quran and Hadith condemn certain historical Jewish actions, such as the killing of prophets sent to them, breaking treaties, and slandering prophets with major sins (e.g., claiming David committed adultery or Aaron led idol worship).
• Concept of the "Chosen People": Some Muslims critique the Jewish concept of being the "chosen people," viewing it as an emphasis on ethnic lineage over universal piety and righteousness, which Islam prioritizes.