India, Nov. 4 -- A prominent New York City rabbi has condemned Zohran Mamdani, accusing the mayoral candidate of contributing "to a mainstreaming of some of the most abhorrent antisemitism." Manhattan's Central Synagogue's Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, one of the country's most prominent Reform rabbis, also doubled down on her refusal to endorse any candidate in the race. Buchdahl's Reform Jewish congregation is one of the largest in the city.

Mamdani, 34, made history as the first Muslim nominee. He made shockwaves after defeating Andrew Cuomo to win the Democratic primary, and without a doubt.

"We arrive this week at Parshat Lech-Lecha, the beginning of the Jewish story. God calls Abraham and Sarah to leave their home and comfort for a place...