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Jewish Group

2025-07-06T20:59:41+00:00

(THIS IS THE JEWISH GROUP) A Jewish advocacy organization has strongly criticized New York City mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdania Democratic socialist and current state assemblymanafter he shared a video the group says disrespects Chanukah and Jewish traditions. StopAntisemitism took to X to criticize Mamdani for sharing a video last year that featured Indian performers dressed as Jewish characters engaging in Chanukah rituals such as spinning dreidels and lighting a menorah. The group condemned the clip as sick, arguing that Jewish holidays and religious practices should not be used as material for humor. The video in question, titled Hey Hanukkah, is a parody song from the 2015 Punjabi Christmas Album Hits by the Geeta Brothers, a comedic project led by Sikh-Canadian entertainer Jus Reign. The clip features two men in wigs celebrating Chanukah with a Punjabi musical twist. Mamdani shared the video on social media during last years Chanukah, captioning it: Happy 3rd night of Hanukkah from Astoria and Long Island City. https://www.jns.org/sick-jewish-group-slams-mamdani-over-chanukah-video/ WTH? Video at link.

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This message was self-deleted by its author Kingofalldems Jul 2025 #1

This is concerning. yardwork Jul 2025 #2

Is this really a surprise? About as much of a surprise as refusing to recognize Israel as a Jewish state. lostincalifornia Jul 2025 #3

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yardwork

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2. This is concerning.

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I've defended his previous statements and urged Democrats to get behind him as he's the Democratic nominee, but this comes across as childish and weird. He'd better have a good explanation or his campaign is in trouble.

lostincalifornia

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3. Is this really a surprise? About as much of a surprise as refusing to recognize Israel as a Jewish state.

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