A coalition of Jewish organizations has strongly criticized the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) for its creation of the ‘Mamdani Monitor,’ labeling it as a blatantly Islamophobic and racist initiative targeting New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. The coalition, which includes groups such as IfNotNow, Bend the Arc: Jewish Action, and J Street NYC, released a letter on Tuesday condemning the project, stating that it undermines the collective fight against antisemitism and Islamophobia in the city. The letter emphasized unity with Mamdani and rejected the ADL’s claim to represent all Jewish communities. It also highlighted Mamdani’s commitment to combating hate violence and his outreach to Jewish communities during his campaign. The ADL, however, defended its initiative, with CEO Jonathan Greenblatt asserting that Mamdani has promoted antisemitic narratives and demonstrated animosity toward Israel. The tracker has faced widespread backlash, with critics accusing the ADL of scaremongering and conflating criticism of Israel with antisemitism. Despite the controversy, Greenblatt stated that the monitor would also share positive news if Mamdani’s administration takes steps to ensure the safety and inclusion of Jewish New Yorkers.