Call Me Back - with Dan Senor PART 2: The Jewish-Mamdani Vote - with Donniel Hartman & Yossi Klein Halevi
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Nov 13, 2025 
Donniel Hartman, Rabbi and president of the Hartman Institute, and Yossi Klein Halevi, author and journalist, dive into the implications of the Jewish vote for Zohran Mamdani in New York. They discuss the concept of the 'troubled committed,' exploring the conflict between American and Israeli Jewish perspectives. The conversation tackles the messy realities of war and how they affect support for Israel, the impact of U.S. politics on Jewish identity, and the growing need for dialogue to unify divergent views.
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Question Early Exit Polls
- Early exit polls claiming 30% of Jews voted for Mamdani may overstate the phenomenon.
- Thorough precinct-level analysis is necessary before drawing conclusions about Jewish voting shifts.
Committed But Troubled
- Many American Jews are 'committed and troubled' about Israel, maintaining solidarity while criticizing policies.
- They often vote based on broader liberal values rather than as an explicit rejection of Israel.
Differentiate Reaction Timelines
- Distinguish between immediate wartime reactions and later moral questioning to assess Jewish attitudes.
- Recognize that many who questioned actions after months remained unequivocally supportive at the outset.
