Jewish Leaders and Experts Respond
Hundreds of rabbis have publicly condemned Mamdani, signing a letter declaring that Jewish Americans “cannot remain silent” in the face of antisemitism and urging voters to reject him.
Dr. Charles Small, director of ISGAP, told Fox News Digital,
“The normalization of antisemitism and anti-democratic rhetoric is now mainstream. The radical left, the extreme right, and radical political Islam are attacking the democratic center.”
Small warned that Mamdani’s discourse could “inevitably lead to increased hate and violence,” emphasizing that “words and ideas lead to action.”
Despite the backlash, Mamdani remains ahead in polls and continues to draw strong support among young, progressive voters.
“Mamdani appears to be addressing the disenfranchised, especially the young,” Small added. “He gives fantastical policies that are appealing, yet will be impossible to deliver.”
ISGAP’s Warning and Broader Implications
The ISGAP report concludes that a Mamdani victory could erode Jewish safety and social unity in New York City—the largest Jewish community outside of Israel.
