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(Mamdani) The Friend-Friend Distinction (Diaspora Haredi Political Theory)

Posted on January 9, 2026 by zjb

An “askan” in Haredi communities is the political fixer who coordinates the communal interest before local or state power. Indig is the askan who represents the interests of the Ahronim segment of the Satmar community. Based on enmity, the organized … Continue reading →

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