Simone Zimmerman

In this discussion, Simone Zimmerman, a Jewish anti-Zionist organizer, and Matt Lieb, host of Bad Hasbara, tackle the fearmongering surrounding New York's Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani. They critique the ADL's controversial ‘Mamdani Monitor’ and discuss how certain Jewish leaders manipulate fear of antisemitism for political gain. The conversation highlights the troubling alliance between right-wing groups and Zionists, all while advocating for a more nuanced approach to combat antisemitism without spreading panic.

Simone Zimmerman, Jewish Currents advisory board member and commentator on Jewish politics, and Daniel May, publisher of Jewish Currents, discuss the Michigan synagogue attack. They examine ties between American Jewish institutions and Israeli policy. The conversation covers community safety, institutional responsibility, media framing, and the push to build alternative Jewish institutions.