8legs: Bay ridge, usa

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OPINION - Jewish Identity and the Current State of New York City Politics - The Media Line

The piece questions whether Mamdani’s universalism excludes Jewish self-determination while other groups are affirmed.
The article argues Jewish peoplehood is multi-dimensional, not reducible to race or religion.
It contrasts Mamdani’s stance with ambassadors of universalism, noting support for two-state solutions from prior leaders.
The author cites Rabbi Jill Jacobs arguing that American citizenship models can protect minorities without erasing universal values.
The piece contends Mamdani’s Bay Ridge remarks center on an ‘exception’ to universalism for Jews.
The article highlights criticism of portraying Jewish identity as solely religious or racial.
The analysis suggests universalism should celebrate difference without ranking groups.
The piece notes the historical context of Zionism and self-determination in Israel.
The author references protests in Bay Ridge and chants that challenge universalism.
The piece asserts that Jews in New York could feel sidelined in a universalism framework.
The article links the discussion to political support and caution in future New York City governance.

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