Progressive Rabbis Also Express ConcernsConcerns about Mamdani's approach to Israel were not limited to rabbis who oppose his views. Hate Crime Data Adds ContextThe discussion comes as New York City continues to report significant levels of anti-Jewish hate crime. The figures should be read in the context of the broader pattern of hate crimes in New York City and verified against the latest NYPD data before publication. Mamdani Faces Pressure Ahead of Antisemitism StrategyMonday's meeting followed a separate meeting between Mamdani and leaders of the Hasidic Satmar community the previous week. The latest meeting gives the administration another opportunity to build relationships with Jewish leaders as it prepares its broader antisemitism strategy.