Comments on: New York’s Orthodox Jews back Cuomo even though they detest him …

By: Ilana

Ilana — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:52:10 +0000

Thank you for the wishes for an easy fast. Now that Yom Kippur is over (here in Israel) I got to see the kind wishes. ?
In recent years I have wished people a *meaningful* fast – seems more in keeping with the day. An annual day of self reflection and breaking down our defenses is valuable.
Another appropriate wish is Gmar hatima tova – indicating roughly “May you be inscribed in the Book of Life.”
Moving right along now to the next holiday – Sukkot! ?

By: Tom Grey

Tom Grey — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:04:24 +0000

The realistic alternative to the Dem who wins the Dem primary is the Republican. If NYC voters want a terrible socialist instead of a Rep, that’s who they’ll get.

I used to vote, and even ran as a, Libertarian. Such votes show adherence to principles as more important than winning. Plus, if it’s really close, the loser might adopt some of the most popular policies of the third party.

H Ross Perot in 1992 was against globalization and immigration, it was smart of Clinton to verbally oppose illegal alien benefis in the 90s.

The Jews, and far more folk in NY, should vote for the Rep—against Mamdani. Much like most votes for Biden were driven by being anti-Trump, anti-Rep.

The Dem Demonization Strategy continues to work against all Reps in many Dem areas.

By: sdferr

sdferr — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:54:51 +0000

Checking news this morning to find a muslim murderer kills two Jews and badly injures others by means of a car ramming and subsequent stabbing attack outside a Manchester England shul. Police arrive on scene and eventually shoot the attacker dead, apparently believing he was wearing a bomb vest.
https://x.com/Ostrov_A/status/1973694184751309196

Headline and brief video at link.

By: Kate

Kate — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:51:03 +0000

More details at the Daily Mail, with photos of the attacker wearing an apparent suicide belt and a “hero” rabbi.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15155335/Police-rush-scene-reported-stabbing-synagogue.html

By: JohnTyler

JohnTyler — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:34:37 +0000

No point discussing which group will be or not be voting for Mamdani, because he will be the next mayor of NYC.

Cuomo has a better chance of winning the Powerball Lottery than becoming mayor.

And Sliwa (who I would vote for if I lived in NYC, and thank god I moved away from NYC years ago) has a better chance of winning the Powerball and MegaMillions in the same week than becoming mayor.

By: Kate

Kate — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:23:41 +0000

Terror attack on Yom Kippur outside a synagogue in Manchester, England, today; two dead, three injured, attacker killed by police. A member of the public prevented the killer from entering the synagogue, so it’s not clear at this time who the victims are. I can readily guess the ethnic identity of the murderer.

https://www.foxnews.com/world/uk-stabbing-vehicle-attack-injures-4-outside-synagogue-police-say

By: Steve (retired/recovering lawyer)

Steve (retired/recovering lawyer) — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:44:52 +0000

I tried to wish for “an easy fast” using Hebrew characters, but it didn’t work, so I’ll just stick with English. Tzom Kal to one and all. (Yes, I know it’s a bit late, but it’s the best I can do.)

By: neo

neo — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:01:51 +0000

Niketas:

Yes, Orthodox Jews can do math.

It makes as much sense as any other group or any other person deciding to vote for someone who’s currently behind in the polls. They want to add to Cuomo’s total and give him the best possible chance. Plus there are quite a few more weeks before the election. The hope is that Cuomo’s momentum will build.

By: Art Deco

Art Deco — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 22:04:51 +0000

I like Sliwa, but it’s time for him to bow out.

By: FOAF

FOAF — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 21:21:30 +0000

Sure they can swing the election assuming it is swingable in the first place. Cuomo is behind so if he is able to win it would likely be by a narrow margin where every vote counts.