CITYWIDE — MAYOR-ELECT ZOHRAN MAMDANI’S CAMPAIGN AND DECISIVE WIN TUESDAY NIGHT may have divided New York City’s Jews, but many who represent progressive groups – and even a Satmar Hasidic rabbi – are among his supporters, reported the Jewish Telegraphic Agency on Wednesday. Some Jewish groups have called Mamdani anti-Israel because he holds strong pro-Palestinian views, particularly with the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Many Jewish people celebrated as “Jews for Zohran” at a victory party at the Brooklyn Paramount, including members of left-wing organizations like Jewish Voice for Peace and Jews for Racial and Economic Justice, who comprised a major bloc of campaigners. The progressive organization Bend the Arc’s CEO Jamie Beran spoke of “important bridging work to do in

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