Jewish groups issue post-election warning to Mamdani as he prepares to lead New York City

By Fox News · Fox News

Jewish organizations are speaking out as self-identified democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani prepares to take the reins of America's most populous city. The UJA-Federation of New York , JCRC-NY, ADL New York/New Jersey, AJC New York and the New York Board of Rabbis issued a joint statement after Mamdani's victory in the high-stakes race. "New Yorkers have spoken, electing Zohran Mamdani as the next Mayor of New York City. We recognize that voters are animated by a range of issues, but we cannot ignore that the Mayor-elect holds core beliefs fundamentally at odds with our community’s deepest convictions and most cherished values," the statement said. SOCIALIST SHOCK WAVE: ZOHRAN MAMDANI STUNS NYC AS VOTERS HAND POWER TO DEMOCRATS’ FAR-LEFT FLANK "We call on Mayor-elect Mamdani and all elected officials to govern with humility, inclusivity, and a deep respect for the diversity of views and experiences that define our city. "Our agenda remains clear. We will hold all elected officials, including Mayor-elect Mamdani, fully accountable for ensuring that New York remains a place where Jewish life and support for Israel are protected and can thrive." Anti-Defamation League (ADL) CEO Jonathan Greenblatt told Fox News Digital that, "[The] ADL has the backs of all Jewish New Yorkers at this time of record antisemitism in our country and in New York City in particular. Today we are launching a new initiative featuring a tip line for antisemitic incidents and a 'Mamdani Monitor' to track policies and appointments, expanding our existing work to protect Jews everywhere. Like with every other elected official, we will judge the mayor-elect on what he does to keep Jewish New Yorkers safe." In 2023, the UJA-Federation of New York released a study showing that the Big Apple was home to nearly 1 million Jewish people. At the time, Brooklyn was the borough with the most Jews, with 462,000 calling it home, according to the UJA-Federation of New York. Brooklyn was followed by Manhattan…