Why Jews Fear the Left — and Now the Right

The Jewish community finds itself fearing antisemitism from both the left and now — the right.

In New York City, Jewish voters are divided over the front-runner in the mayoral race, Zohran Mamdani, who is a democratic socialist and Muslim, and whose outspoken criticism of Israel has drawn both fervent support and serious concern.

In recent weeks, some Jewish leaders have expressed skepticism toward Mamdani.