Brad Lander says he's 'so Jewish he almost became a rabbi' - and rips Andrew Cuomo using antisemitism as a 'political game'

"Donald Trump and Andrew Cuomo are welcome to disagree with my positions. But they don't get to decide who's a good Jew."

"I was taught to stand up both for Jews and for all people who are facing oppression - to work to build a more equal and inclusive society grounded in the Jewish value of b'tzelem elohim."

Mayoral candidate Brad Lander highlighted his deep Jewish roots and commitment to combating antisemitism during a speech at the West Side Institutional Synagogue. He criticized Andrew Cuomo, claiming the former governor has misused antisemitism for personal gain. Lander, a self-described "liberal Zionist," has a history of involvement in Jewish activism, including organizing a rally for Soviet Jews in 1987. He voiced a commitment to fighting oppression in line with Jewish values, aiming for inclusivity and equality in society.

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