Mamdani antisemitism czar heckled at Holocaust memorial event

Phylisa Wisdom, appointed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as the executive director of the Office to Combat Antisemitism, faced significant backlash during her speech at a Holocaust memorial event in Brooklyn. Attendees at the event voiced their discontent, likely due to her controversial views and the current climate regarding antisemitism in the city.

The gathering, held in Holocaust Memorial Park in Sheepshead Bay, reflects the ongoing concerns within the Jewish community regarding the effectiveness of municipal efforts to combat rising antisemitism. Community leaders and activists have expressed their apprehension about the implications of Wisdom’s appointment amid increasing incidents of antisemitic acts.