The Quiet Failure of New York Jews: How They Lost the City Without a Fight | Shlomo Shamir
The results of the primaries stunned many in the Jewish community. Shlomo Shamir argues that the reason is not weakness or fear, but rather strength, prosperity, and a sense of security that turned into complacency.
Assessment
New York's Jewish community is confronting a political reckoning after primary election results surprised many of its members. The argument here is that the community's comfort and success, not weakness, led to political disengagement and a loss of influence in the city. Deeper investigation would need to examine specific election outcomes and the concerns the community failed to address.