Mamdani Outlines Plan to Combat Antisemitism With Synagogue Funding and Jewish History Lessons

Mamdani has outlined an initiative to combat antisemitism, including funding for synagogues and greater emphasis on Jewish history in schools.

He said the initiative’s overarching goal was to “confront the scourge of antisemitism now and in the future,” framing it as a response to both current threats and longer-term challenges.

Jews make up just 12% of the city’s population but are the victims of roughly half of its recorded hate crimes, according to figures cited by Mamdani.

The plan brings together support for Jewish places of worship and a stronger focus on Jewish history in education. The available details do not specify funding amounts or how the proposed school changes would be implemented.