
R’ Yaacov Behrman Joins Zev Brenner: How Jewish Leaders Should Deal With Mamdani
Jun 10, 2026·1 min read
How Should Jewish Leaders Deal With New York Mayor Mamdani?
Rabbi Yaacov Behrman joins Talkline With Zev Brenner to address the growing tensions surrounding the Mayor’s approach to Jews and Israel, including the recent Jewish Heritage event that some community leaders chose to boycott.
Speaking in his personal capacity, Rabbi Behrman, a longtime Crown Heights community leader and Chabad political liaison, discusses how the Mayor’s rhetoric and actions attempts to driving a wedge between Jews and Israel, and what responsible Jewish leadership must do in response.
A candid, timely conversation about unity, strategy, and the future of Jewish political engagement, on Talkline With Zev Brenner.