Thank you, Mayor Mamdani, for uniting the Jews

For 11 hours, I was reminded that the real superheroes among us rarely wear capes. They are the men and women who answer the call when their nation needs

Israeli politicians, government ministers, public officials and supporters take part in the Israel Day Parade in New York City, May 31, 2026. Credit: Arie Leib Abrams/Flash90.

Jonathan S. Greenwald is Founder and Executive Director of The Greenwald Family Impact Foundation (TGFIF), a nonprofit focused on strengthening Jewish communities, supporting Israel and confronting antisemitism through high-impact philanthropic initiatives.

In this article, he examines the significance of New York City’s mayor (Mayor Mamdani) becoming the first in the parade’s history to boycott the Israel Day Parade and what that decision may signal about political extremism and the changing boundaries of mainstream politics.

Originally published by Jewish News Syndicate (JNS).

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