Rabbis Demand Apology Over 'Monsters' Remark

Over 700 rabbis from across the U.S. are demanding an apology from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani after he labeled AIPAC “monsters” spending “dark money” to influence politics — a remark they say dehumanizes Jewish Americans at a time of rising antisemitism. The Jewish Majority, which compiled the letter, warns that such inflammatory language, especially from a prominent progressive leader, fuels fear and sets a dangerous precedent. They cite recent attacks on Israeli embassy staff and alleged threats against AIPAC as evidence of escalating risks. The rabbis urge Mamdani to retract his comments and reaffirm that Jewish Americans belong in American democracy. The mayor defends his remarks as a critique of political corruption, citing Gramsci, and has previously called for boycotts of Israel, accusing it of genocide. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/224d7d885d0a14d4