Zohran Mamdani posted a video featuring Indian men dancing and spinning dreidels, which was criticized by a Jewish advocacy group for being disrespectful to Jewish traditions. The group StopAntisemitism denounced the video, calling the act sick and stated that traditions should not be used for comedic purposes. Additionally, Mamdani has been criticized for not denouncing the phrase globalize the intifada, leading to calls from other New York Democrats for him to clarify his stance on that issue as he campaigns for mayor.
Zohran Mamdani, on Dec. 27, posted a video titled Hey Hanukkah from a Punjabi-Canadian music duo called the Geeta Brothers where Indian men are seen cosplaying Jews, spinning dreidels and dancing. Advocacy group StopAntisemitism condemned the post as sick, stating our holidays and traditions are sacred and not for your comedic pleasure. Mamdani has faced criticism over his refusal to condemn the phrase globalize the intifada, with fellow Democrats calling for a clarification regarding his stance.
Mamdani, the favorite to become New York City's next mayor after winning the June 24 Democratic primary, has been called out for sharing a video that some consider disrespectful to Jewish traditions. The advocacy group StopAntisemitism highlighted Mamdani's post, emphasizing that the use of cultural symbols for entertainment undermines the sanctity of those traditions.
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