Presidential Candidates Court New York Jews

Republicans Ted Cruz and John Kasich visit Orthodox Brooklyn neighborhoods; Bernie Sanders faces criticism over remarks on Israel. It was a sight that even those anticipating a competitive New York presidential primary on Tuesday hadn’t expected to witness: Republican candidate Ted Cruz in the Brighton Beach section of Brooklyn belting out “Dayenu,” the traditional Passover Seder song.

With New York’s many delegates in play this year, candidates from both parties have sought to court Jewish voters, a population known for its high turnout. New York contains the largest concentration of Jews in the world outside Israel.