Manhattan Jewish Experience

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani admitted he lacks legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but called for his accountability under the International Criminal Court's warrant. Jewish leaders expressed concerns that Mamdani's rhetoric fuels division and risks inciting violence, particularly amid recent tensions over antisemitism and protests related to the Israel-Hamas war.

Bruce Pearl, a former Auburn basketball coach and current U.S. Israel Education Association chair, advocates against antisemitism and supports Israel, citing his Jewish heritage and family history of persecution. He received an award from Manhattan Jewish Experience for his advocacy and emphasizes education as key to Jewish pride and resilience.