New York Mayor's Wife Leads Controversial Corsica Retreat Framing Mary as Oppressed Palestinian

Rama Dawaji, wife of New York Mayor Zohren Mamdani, is leading a luxury retreat in Corsica that controversially portrays Mary, the mother of Jesus, as a "Palestinian woman under occupation." The event takes place at the 15th-century Monastery of Moperte, surrounded by lemon groves and Mediterranean views, where participants are invited to explore Mary's "complete devotion and submission." The retreat's prices range from 2,890 euros for a small room with shared facilities to 4,600 euros for a private cabin overlooking the garden and sea.

Critics have sharply condemned the event for distorting historical facts for profit. One commentator, Ziv, criticized the organizers for charging between $3,000 and $5,000 for a program of prayer, lectures, and meals that allegedly misrepresents the well-documented Jewish identity of Jesus. He sarcastically hoped the attendees would at least receive a decent gift bag for such an expensive propaganda trip.

While participants engage in discussions on pure religious devotion from ancient stone terraces, questions arise about how this lavish vacation, led by a prominent politician's spouse, serves historical truth or the public interest. The retreat has sparked a heated debate over its political message and high cost, highlighting tensions around the portrayal of religious and historical narratives.