New York City Mayor Eric Adams delivered an emotional farewell to the Jewish community at his final Hanukkah event as mayor, emphasizing his deep connection to Jewish New Yorkers and his steadfast support for Israel. Speaking from the floor among attendees, Adams condemned rising antisemitism and criticized his successor, Zohran Mamdani, for his anti-Zionist stance, warning of a dramatic shift in City Hall's relationship with the city's Jewish population. Adams's tenure was marked by close ties to Orthodox and mainstream Jewish communities, vocal opposition to antisemitism, and executive actions supporting Israel. As Mamdani prepares to take office, many in the Jewish community express concern about his alliances with far-left Jewish groups and his antagonism toward Israel, signaling a new and uncertain era for Jewish relations with city leadership. Adams concluded his speech by invoking the spirit of the Maccabees, calling on the community to continue standing up against hate and darkness.