Jewish leaders snub Mamdani, reject invite to ‘Jewish Heritage’ event at Gracie Mansion
Jewish leaders are planning to boycott Mayor Zohran Mamdani's 'Jewish Heritage' event at Gracie Mansion due to his critical stance on Israel. Prominent figures, including the CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council, have cited Mamdani's comments as unacceptable and inflammatory. While some leaders are skipping the event, others, like Rabbi David Niederman, plan to attend, indicating a divide within the community.
- ▪Leaders of mainstream Jewish groups are rejecting invitations to Mayor Mamdani's event due to his criticism of Israel.
- ▪At least three high-profile Jewish leaders, including Mark Treyger, are not attending, citing Mamdani's rhetoric as unacceptable.
- ▪Rabbi David Niederman is among those who will attend the event, highlighting differing opinions within the Jewish community.
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Metro exclusive Jewish leaders snub Mamdani, reject invite to ‘Jewish Heritage’ event at Gracie Mansion By Carl Campanile Published May 18, 2026, 7:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Leaders of mainstream Jewish groups are planning to snub Mayor Zohran Mamdani and reject invitations to his “Jewish Heritage” celebration at Gracie Mansion, saying Hizzoner’s Israel-bashing is unacceptable. At least three high-profile Jewish leaders — including the the head of the group that runs the local Israel Day Parade — are skipping the event, citing the democratic socialist mayor’s fiery rhetoric against the Jewish State and other comments critics have bashed as antisemitic.
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