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Rabbi Calls for Empathetic Zionism Amid NYC Mayor-Elect Debate

12/9/2025

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Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, a prominent New York City Jewish leader, comments on Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect.
Cosgrove calls for a broader Zionism, with empathy for Palestinians, while preserving Israel's security.
He criticizes Prime Minister Netanyahu's alignment with extremist parties, threatening Israel's democracy.
Despite concerns about Mamdani's anti-Zionism, many liberal Jews resonate with his views.
Mamdani will take office as New York City mayor in January 2026.

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Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, a prominent New York City Jewish leader, comments on Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect.
Cosgrove calls for a broader Zionism, with empathy for Palestinians, while preserving Israel's security.
He criticizes Prime Minister Netanyahu's alignment with extremist parties, threatening Israel's democracy.
Despite concerns about Mamdani's anti-Zionism, many liberal Jews resonate with his views.
Mamdani will take office as New York City mayor in January 2026.