Tag: Hate Crimes

The article discusses the current wave of antisemitism, emphasizing that it goes beyond the recent conflict in Gaza and is reshaping the world for Jews.
Vancouvers Schara Tzedeck synagogue was set on fire, leaving the front doors charred and the community shaken.
New York's district attorneys, along with the attorney general and county prosecutors, have collectively pledged to prosecute hate crimes fully in response to the concerning rise in antisemitic incidents in the state, particularly following the recent Hamas terror attacks and Israeli military actions.
The essay highlights concerns about rising antisemitism globally, with a focus on Western countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Australia, Canada, and Argentina.
Prosecutors are seeking to drop hate crimes charges against Maxwell Friedman, also known as Malaika, who allegedly assaulted an Israeli student on Columbia University's campus during a dispute over Israeli hostage posters.
Ayal Feinberg, director of the Center for Holocaust Studies and Human Rights at Gratz College, discusses the connection between hate crimes and Israeli military operations.
In May, the NYPD recorded 55 antisemitic incidents, the highest since November, with a notable increase from the previous year.
A man was arrested and charged with hate crimes after he aimed his car at Orthodox Jews in Brooklyn, with witnesses reporting that antisemitic slurs were shouted during the attack.
Jaime Tran, a mentally ill individual, has agreed to plead guilty to federal hate crimes after shooting two Jewish men in Los Angeles following their synagogue prayers.
President Biden addressed the rise of antisemitism in America, describing it as "ferocious" during a speech at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, highlighting ongoing concerns within the Jewish community.
California is experiencing a surge in antisemitic incidents, prompting Governor Gavin Newsom to release a comprehensive plan to combat antisemitism in the state, inspired by the Biden administration's strategy.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing to expand the definition of hate crimes by adding 31 offenses to the existing list in response to a rise in antisemitism and Islamophobia.
Antisemitic incidents in New York City saw a significant rise in March with 43 reported cases, doubling from February's 17 incidents and marking the highest for the year.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams proposed a PR campaign to address rising hate crimes, particularly targeting antisemitism and racism following a spike in incidents since a terror attack.
Pennsylvania state Rep. Jared Solomon, a candidate for attorney general, has made the fight against antisemitism a central part of his platform, emphasizing his Jewish identity and commitment to combating hate crimes.
Authorities in Newton, Massachusetts are investigating a series of vandalism incidents targeting pro-Israel homes as hate crimes, with incidents including defacing or removing pro-Israel signs and destroying posters of Israeli hostages.
Devorah Halberstam marked the 30th anniversary of her son Ari's death in a terror attack on the Brooklyn Bridge by condemning the growing wave of antisemitism, describing it as a "plague" infiltrating society.
Inspector Paul Rinkoff, Toronto's top Jewish police community partnerships officer, has been navigating a challenging period since the Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023.
Deborah Lyons, Canada's Special Envoy to combat antisemitism, discusses the recent rise in antisemitic incidents in the country, including protests targeting Jewish-affiliated institutions like Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto.
The NYPD reported 31 antisemitic hate crimes in January, continuing a surge in anti-Jewish incidents that began four months ago after the Hamas invasion of Israel.
Dr. Ira Savetsky, an Upper East Side plastic surgeon, has been offering free plastic surgery to victims of antisemitic hate crimes or anyone affected by the 2022 attack on Israel.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has reported a significant increase in complaints of bias, discrimination, and hate crimes since the Hamas terrorist attack in Israel on October 7.
Two stores at a shopping plaza in Scarsdale, New York were vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Jewish leaders in Toronto, discussing Canada's stance on Israel, including its recent UN vote for a ceasefire, which disappointed many in the Jewish community.
The NYPD reported 31 antisemitic hate crimes in December, which is a spike compared to the same month last year but lower than October and November.