Posted on 11/03/2025 6:30:19 PM PST by Red Badger
Why would that be surprising? Satmar are anti-Zionist.
Trusting Mamdani is a big mistake.
I am stunned any Hasidics would be that naive.
Because to some Jews, keeping Chrustianity in check makes having worldwide Islam worth having.
So they’re a bunch of idiot leftists. Got it.
Me too. I figured they all would vote for Cuomo and the Reform would vote for this snake in the grass................
I don’t think it’s about ideology, it’s about religious hegemony............
The Satmar chassidim are a very insular group. The concerns of their group are pretty much limited to funding their yeshivos and large families. If those two factors are funded, “they will follow you anywhere”. They don’t even have much to do with other Orthodox Jews. The Satmar are opposed to the state of Israel, maintaining that there should be no state until the messiah comes.
I think you are correct. That one group views Christians as a bigger threat than a Muslim candidate.
Religious hegemony I call it...................
Well, there’s the whole socialist thing too… Some of them have a love affair with socialism and communism.
Satmar? The Forward?
This is gonna get messy fast!
The Satmar freaks and Imamdani both want to see Israel cease to exist, so they’re natural allies
Endorsing the man who wants to October 7th you.
😁😯.............................
If any of you non-Jews out there can disentangle this mess, let me know!
I kinda barely get it, but wow! Talk about in the weeds…
Thanks for the additions to my knowledge. But isn’t The Forward the Vast Leftwing Conspiracy rag of Reform / Reconstructionist? Should we trust them for anything?
:)
If I could untangle it I’d be the greatest peacemaker since Samuel Colt................
The Forward, a leftist Jewish rag, for everyone’s edification via Grok:
The Forward, a nonprofit digital news organization founded in 1897 as a Yiddish-language socialist newspaper, maintains a left-center to lean-left political orientation in its editorial positions and opinion content. This aligns with its historical roots in democratic socialism and Jewish trade unionism, though it has evolved to reflect a broader American liberal mainstream while retaining a social democratic bent.     Key aspects include:
• Editorial Bias: Rated “Left-Center Biased” by Media Bias/Fact Check due to moderately left-favoring op-eds, such as critical coverage of former President Donald Trump (e.g., his ties to white supremacists) and positive views of President Joe Biden’s Jewish appointees.   AllSides concurs with a “Lean Left” rating, noting story selection bias toward progressive themes but efforts at balance, especially in Israel-Hamas coverage.  Ad Fontes Media rates it as “Skews Left” in bias but “Reliable, Analysis/Fact Reporting” for news. 
• Core Commitments: Emphasizes social justice, equity, and progressive policies like worker rights and anti-discrimination efforts. It critiques right-wing figures (e.g., Sebastian Gorka’s alleged far-right ties) and supports liberal causes, though opinion pieces occasionally include centrist or pro-Israel conservative voices for diversity.   
• Criticisms: Some left-leaning Jewish outlets (e.g., Jewish Currents) accuse it of “both-sidesism” in Israel-Palestine coverage, publishing views that alienate progressive writers of color, while conservatives view it as overly liberal.   Despite this, it positions itself as independent, with news separate from opinion and revenue sources. 
Religious Perspective of The Forward
As a Jewish-American media outlet, The Forward’s religious perspective is secular and culturally inclusive, focusing on Jewish identity, culture, and community rather than doctrinal advocacy. It appeals to a diverse, often non-orthodox audience, including “cultural Jews,” “half-Jews,” and those with “no religion” but Jewish heritage (e.g., 1 in 5 U.S. Jews per the 2013 Pew study).    Highlights include:
• Jewish-Centric but Non-Denominational: Coverage spans Jewish arts, Yiddish culture, antisemitism, and global Jewish welfare without promoting a specific denomination (e.g., Orthodox, Reform). Its motto “Ask Why” encourages questioning and personal seeking in Jewish life, blending identity with inquiry.    Opinion pieces draw from across the “political and religious spectrums” within Judaism. 
• Historical Context: Originally a Yiddish paper for Eastern European immigrants, it provided guidance on assimilation, religion, and culture via columns like A Bintel Brief (revived in 2020 as a podcast for modern dilemmas).   Today, it serves an affluent, progressive-minded readership (75% synagogue-affiliated) with newsletters on Yiddish and antisemitism.  
• Broader Lens: While rooted in Jewish concerns, it intersects religion with politics (e.g., anti-hate crime reporting) and culture, positioning Jewishness as an identity open to exploration rather than strict observance.  
In summary, The Forward is a progressive-leaning voice for American Jews, prioritizing factual reporting on Jewish life with a liberal editorial tilt and a secular, identity-focused approach to religion. It remains influential despite a shift from print to digital, with 120,000+ newsletter subscribers. 
The Forward is not a religious publication; therefore, I do not trust a lot of what they say.
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