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0 Politics Antisemitism

A bipartisan antisemitism task force grows in the NYC Council, rivaling Mamdani’s office

New York Jewish Week Staff in JTA · 29 Jan

In New York City, a bipartisan task force on antisemitism is expanding in the city council, driven by recent events such as pro-Palestinian protests near synagogues and a car-ramming incident at the Chabad-Lubavitch headquarters in Brooklyn.

0 Politics Antisemitism

NYC’s first Jewish City Council leader could govern as a check on Mamdani. Here’s her plan to fight antisemitism

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 16 Jan

Julie Menin, New York City's first Jewish City Council Speaker, has launched a plan to address antisemitism through a comprehensive proposal that includes legislation and increased funding.

0 Politics Antisemitism

New York’s governor is introducing a bill to curb synagogue protests. Now comes the hard part.

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 13 Jan

Amid rising antisemitic and Islamophobic protests, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed legislation to establish a 25-foot buffer zone around houses of worship, including synagogues, to curb demonstrations that have increasingly targeted these religious sites.

0 Politics Communities

Police maintain buffer zone as pro-Palestinian protesters rally outside NYC Israel real estate event

Grace Gilson in JTA · 9 Jan

Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel activists faced off outside a synagogue in Queens, New York, which was hosting an event promoting real estate in a West Bank Jewish city, prompting a strong police presence to maintain order.

0 Israel Politics

Home Front Ep. 44 (01.09.24)

MishAdmin in Mishpacha · 9 Jan 2024

In this episode of Home Front, important topics are discussed.