Caught on Camera: Transgender Anti-Israel Rabbi and Congressional Hopeful Brad Lander Among Small Crowd of Far-Left Jews To Attend Mamdani's Embattled Shavuot Party
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosted a Shavuot celebration at Gracie Mansion, attended by several progressive allies, including congressional hopeful Brad Lander and transgender rabbi Abby Stein. The event faced backlash after Mamdani's tweet commemorating the Nakba, which some Jewish groups urged their members to boycott. Despite the controversy, Lander and other far-left attendees participated, highlighting the divide within the Jewish community regarding support for Israel.
- ▪Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated Shavuot at Gracie Mansion with progressive allies.
- ▪The event faced criticism after Mamdani tweeted about the Nakba, prompting calls for a boycott.
- ▪Brad Lander, a congressional hopeful, attended the event despite the backlash from influential Jewish groups.
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Democrats Caught on Camera: Transgender Anti-Israel Rabbi and Congressional Hopeful Brad Lander Among Small Crowd of Far-Left Jews To Attend Mamdani's Embattled Shavuot Party Free Beacon, Jewish News Syndicate prohibited from attending event while mayor allows left-wing Jewish reporters entry Abby Stein (@jvpliveNY X), Brad Lander (Free Beacon), Zohran Mamdani (@jvpliveNY X) Jon Levine May 19, 2026 image/svg+xml .st0{fill:none;stroke:#384f61;stroke-width:2;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-miterlimit:10;} .st1{fill:none;stroke:#384f61;stroke-width:2;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-miterlimit:10;} New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani (D.) celebrated the Jewish holiday of Shavuot at Gracie Mansion on Monday evening with a bevy of his progressive allies, including anti-Israel Jews…
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