In praise of ringing out danger

In Praise of Ringing Out Danger

I have previously commended the courageous stance of those U.S. rabbis who are opposing the candidacy of the rabidly anti-Zionist Zorhan Mamdani for mayor of New York City.

Let me now add an additional two cents on the ongoing controversy over whether or not rabbis should speak out publicly, even from their pulpits, when a candidate for political office holds positions that could threaten the security of the Jewish community.

If we agree with Rabbi Cosgrove that Mamdani is “a danger to the security of New York’s Jewish community,” then shouldn’t we all be asking ourselves whether we are doing everything we can to prevent him from being elected mayor of New York City on Nov.

Indeed, there’s every likelihood that we won’t be.

Author's summary: Rabbis speak out against anti-Zionist candidate.

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J-Wire J-Wire — 2025-10-29

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