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Mamdani's Transition Team: 400 Appointees, No Orthodox Voices

11/26/2025

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New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has appointed more than 400 individuals to his transition committees, including five local rabbis.
Abby Stein and Ellen Lippman are notable appointees who align with Mamdani's anti-Zionist views.
Mamdani's transition committees lack Orthodox representation ahead of the January 1 swearing-in.
Jonah Boyarin and Ruth Messinger are among Jewish appointees contributing to committees on community safety and immigrant justice.

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Story summary

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has appointed more than 400 individuals to his transition committees, including five local rabbis.
Abby Stein and Ellen Lippman are notable appointees who align with Mamdani's anti-Zionist views.
Mamdani's transition committees lack Orthodox representation ahead of the January 1 swearing-in.
Jonah Boyarin and Ruth Messinger are among Jewish appointees contributing to committees on community safety and immigrant justice.