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Tensions flare at Passover seder over Mamdani’s inclusion

The episode comes as Mamdani has faced scrutiny from segments of New York’s Jewish community over his responses to antisemitic incidents.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani stands silently during a press conference on the Air Canada Express crash at Terminal B in LaGuardia Airport on March 23, 2026 in New York City.
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley (L) and former Providence Mayor David Cicilline (M) gather for the gathered for our annual St. Joseph’s Day celebration on March 19, 2026.

First, second Jewish mayors of Providence, Rhode Island, share a bar mitzvah

 View of buildings and houses in the central Israeli city of Netanya, September 8, 2024.

Netanya wins $1 million in Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge for parks project

Avi Salama, the newly elected mayor of Netanya, celebrates his victory after the polls close in the Netanya mayoral election at his campaign headquarters in Netanya, January 20, 2026.

Likud candidate Avi Slama wins Netanya's special mayoral race


Who is Brad Lander, the Jewish New York City comptroller weighing a run for mayor?

Brad Lander’s potential mayoral run raises questions about his progressive values and Zionist stance.

 New York City Comptroller Brad Lander in his Manhattan office, July 18, 2024.

US political leaders visit Israel on CAM solidarity mission to combat antisemitism, strengthen ties

Two bipartisan American delegations visited Israel in June led by the Combat Antisemitism Movement, aiming to strengthen ties and understand the challenges of post-Hamas' invasion on October 7.

 Sasha Roitman-Dratwa, CEO of CAM

Lod's Mayor expresses concern over terrorism in neglected mix Arab-Israeli city amid rising tension

The mayor of Lod, Israel, raises alarm over escalating crime and gang influence, warning of national security threats posed by armed gangs.

 Lod's Mayor Yair Ravivo, 15-Jul-2021

NYC Mayor: 'No room for hate in our city to praise Hamas'

Mayor Adams criticized pro-Palestinian protesters' language as "immoral" and denounced support for Hamas, emphasizing unwavering support for Israel and urging peaceful protests without hate speech.

 FILE PHOTO: New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a news conference at 1 Police Plaza in New York City, US, April 3, 2024.

Mayors demand that gov't drop plan to take over appointments of city rabbis

The 100 mayors who wrote the letter to the Religious Affairs Minister were specifically expressing their opposition to a series of directives published by the Religious Affairs ministry on April 11.

 Arye Deri and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, attend  a Shas Party faction meeting, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 23, 2023.

Jewish NGO seeks to enlist US mayors in the fight against antisemitism

As antisemitic cases spike across the United States, the Combat Antisemitism Movement is working to partner with local leaders to combat antisemitism in their communities.

 New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

35 municipalities to hold second election round on Sunday

According to Israeli law, in this scenario, the top two finishers in the race go head-to-head, and therefore, 70 candidates will be up for election on Sunday. 

 Jerusalemites cast their ballots for the 2024 municipal elections, on February 27, 2024.

Big revelation: Meet Israel's top 22 most popular mayors

Three of Israel's top mayors: Ronen Plot of Nof HaGalil leads with 98.5% support, followed by Ruvik Danilovich of Beer Sheva with 96.6%, and Nissim Gozlan of Be'er Yaakov with 96%.

 Israelis cast their votes at a voting station on the morning of the Municipal Elections, in Jerusalem, on February 27, 2024.

Holon Mayor Moti Sasson ousted after 30 years in office

Holon Mayor Moti Sasson's tenure ends after 30 years that saw him carve out a legacy as a champion of the central city.

 From right to left: Prof. Adir Pridor, Chairman of HITS’s  Executive Committee, Pinchas (Pini) Cohen, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of HIT, Moti Sasson, Mayor of Holon, HIT President Professor Eduard Yakubov, and Shmuel Goldberg, HIT CEO.

Jewish mayor of Dortmund dies after successful career

After the passing of Dortmund’s only Jewish mayor, the city is reviving his story.

 Descendants of Paul Hirsch commemorate the former German mayor in Dortmund, Nov. 30, 2023.