US EditionZohran Mamdani Faces Criticism Over Video Posted During Hanukkah
- Zohran Mamdani, a New York State assemblyman and Democratic mayoral nominee, posted a video on December 27, 2024, mocking Hanukkah traditions on Twitter.
- Mamdani shared the parody video, featuring Indian performers in Jewish garb spinning dreidels and lighting menorahs, amid ongoing criticism for his stances on Israel and antisemitism.
- The video originated from the comedic Geeta Brothers Duo, who created satirical Punjabi parodies, including one spoofing 'Jingle Bells' shared by Mamdani on Christmas Eve 2024.
- Jewish advocacy group StopAntisemitism criticized Mamdani's post as offensive, emphasizing that Jewish religious observances should be respected and not mocked for entertainment, and highlighted the negative impact of such actions.
- The incident adds to concerns about Mamdani's campaign, fueled by his refusal to support Israel as a Jewish state and associations with controversial rhetoric, potentially impacting his mayoral prospects.
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The Gateway PunditZohran Mamdani's Profoundly Offensive Hanukkah Video Latest Scandal to Rock Dem Nominee For NYC Mayor
It would almost be funny, at this point, if it weren’t so serious. In the latest scandal to rock Democratic New York City mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani’s candidacy, the socialist […] The post Zohran Mamdani's Profoundly Offensive Hanukkah Video Latest Scandal to Rock Dem Nominee For NYC Mayor appeared first on The Western Journal.
Zohran Mamdani wouldn’t mock his own faith
Zohran Mamdani is defensive about his faith and has maintained that his culture is “not a costume.” Why then, New Yorkers might wonder, does he not extend this courtesy to others? In December, he shared an Indian dance video about Hanukkah by comedy group the Geeta Brothers who performed behind a menorah, spinning dreidels, while singing Hey Hanukkah. The Punjabi track features lyrics: tera dreidel bara ghummay (your dreidel spins a lot), taazi …
Jewish Group Slams Mamdani for Ridiculing Hanukkah
Zohran Mamdani shared a video on his X account last year from the Geeta Brothers Duet Group, which showed two men wearing wigs dancing behind a menorah, spinning dreidels, and celebrating with Punjabi-style music.
Jewish group slams Democratic NYC mayoral hopeful over 'sick' mockery of 'sacred' traditions
A Jewish advocacy group is blasting Democratic New York City mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani for sharing a video mocking Hanukkah Jewish traditions on social media.The organization, Stop Antisemitism, says Mamdani posted the "sick" video to his X account last year. The video is originally from the Geeta Brothers Duet Group, a satirical and comedic duo who dressed themselves in stereotypical Jewish garb for the performance."Zohran Mamdani posts In…
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