ZOA Klein/Berney JNS Op-Ed: ZOA Condemns Mamdani’s Dangerous Choice of Phylisa Wisdom to Lead Office to Combat Jew-Hatred
A person worth their salt for a position to fight antisemitism should demand that New York City pursue the virulent groups that attack Jews, not celebrate legal action against a group that defends them. By Morton A. Klein, ZOA National President and Elizabeth A. Berney, ZOA Director of Research and Special Projects (February 11, 2026 / JNS) Phylisa Wisdom, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s pick for running the mayor’s office to combat antisemitism, is a dangerous choice for a position that the city so desperately needs right now. This is due to a number of factors. Among them are […]
Founded in 1897, the Zionist Organization of America (“ZOA”) is the oldest pro-Israel organization in the United States. With offices around the country and in Israel, the ZOA is dedicated to educating the public, elected officials, media, and college/high school students about the truth of the ongoing and relentless Arab war against Israel. ZOA is also committed to promoting strong U.S.-Israel relations. ZOA works to protect Jewish college and high school students from intimidation, harassment and discrimination, and in fighting anti-Semitism in general.
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