I made an effort to represent a range of views quoting three Astoria Jews who expressed distrust in Mamdani, three who were supportive. Here I quote an anti-Mamdani voter who does not express Islamophobia.
While national politicians debate Zohran Mamdani’s candidacy, for @forward.com, I spoke to the Jewish voters in Astoria who actually know him. The conversations reveal a more nuanced picture than you’d expect.
My newest for @forward.com: On its busy calendar of speed dating events, belly dancing performances and fundraisers for Palestinians, Brooklyn’s Barzakh Café has also hosted Jewish events, including interfaith Shabbat dinners and Mimouna celebrations
Gabrielle (aka my mom, not yet on Bluesky) and I co-wrote an article about our recent trip to Munich which hinged on my great-grandfather’s silver cup - confiscated in 1930s Germany - being returned to our family after 80+ yrs in a Munich museum. #silverlevy#GermanJewish#TheForward
Yesterday, I had the honor to share the stage (bimah) with these concentration camp liberators at the Baltimore Jewish Council Yom HaShoah event. I presented about the @forward.com’s “Seeking Relatives” column.
