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After Satmar Visits, Mamdani Meets Rabbis as Outreach Draws Cautious Praise

Rabbis described a constructive exchange, with concerns over his anti‑Zionist positions still unresolved.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 11: New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press briefing at Little Scholars on December 11, 2025 in New York City. Mamdani visited a school and met with educators to speak about the importance of his campaign promise of Universal Child Care after meeting with business leaders to discuss how to fund the child care plan. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
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New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch speak during a news conference after their visit to the New York City Police Memorial on November 19, 2025.
A man sits on the edge of a destroyed building in the Al-Saftawi neighborhood, west of Jabalia city, in the northern Gaza Strip on December 10, 2025.

Overview

  • On Dec. 11, Mayor‑elect Zohran Mamdani attended both Satmar Chof Alef/Kuf Alef Kislev celebrations in Williamsburg and Crown Heights.
  • He shared video on X acknowledging the 81st anniversary of Rabbi Joel Teitelbaum’s rescue and thanked both rebbes for hosting him.
  • On Dec. 12, he held a private session with about a dozen rabbis through the New York Board of Rabbis, which attendees described as candid and productive with plans for regular follow‑ups.
  • Reform leader Ammiel Hirsch said he left encouraged about Jewish safety yet warned that serious concerns persist over Mamdani’s anti‑Zionist record, including support for BDS.
  • The outreach coincided with President Trump’s letter honoring the Satmar commemoration, as Satmar leaders highlighted engagement with Mamdani and Jewish voting remained split citywide.