Tag: Hate Crimes

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is urging social media companies to address the rise of hate and antisemitism on their platforms, emphasizing the need for stronger measures to combat online radicalization.
In this podcast episode, Evan Bernstein, CEO and national director of The Community Security Service, discusses the importance of volunteer-led protection in synagogues and Jewish events.
New York City has been experiencing a significant increase in anti-Jewish hate crimes, particularly targeting Orthodox Jews.
In this podcast episode, Mitch Silber, former director of intelligence analysis at the New York Police Department and current executive director of the Community Security Initiative, discusses the rise of anti-Semitism in America and the need for increased vigilance among Jewish communities.
The Jewish community in the United States is grappling with a surge in antisemitic attacks and a heated debate about how to define and respond to them.
This article discusses the rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Alvin Bragg, a former federal prosecutor and visiting professor at New York Law School, is running to be Manhattan's next district attorney.
In the wake of the September 11 attacks and Donald Trump's anti-Muslim rhetoric, Muslims in America faced increased suspicion and animosity.
Hostility towards Jews has resurged globally since the millennium, with thousands of anti-Semitic incidents reported in Western countries like France, Germany, the UK, and the US.
The text discusses the author's experiences and reflections on being a Sephardic Jew living in Brooklyn amidst a spate of hate crimes against Jews.
In the face of rising anti-Semitism, discussions around black-Jewish relations have become crucial.
On the podcast People of the Pod, experts Patrick Clawson and Tamara Cofman Wittes discuss the escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
Devorah Halberstam, co-founder of the Jewish Children's Museum in Brooklyn, became involved in counterterrorism efforts after her son Ari was murdered in a terrorist attack in 1994.
The author describes the emotional impact of anti-Semitic graffiti, including swastikas, being carved into their synagogue's door, Sixth and I Historic Synagogue in Washington, D.C. The synagogue held personal significance for the author as it played a pivotal role in their husband's conversion to Judaism and their deep connection to Jewish community and spirituality.
Brian Levin from California State University's Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism provides insights on hate crimes in the United States, amid rising reports of anti-Semitism in Europe.
The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights recently released its survey on hate crimes against Jews in the EU, revealing concerning results that highlight the persistent issue of anti-Semitism in Europe.
The FBI's 2017 report on hate crimes shows a significant increase in incidents targeting Jews, with 938 single-bias hate crimes recorded, up from 684 in 2016, representing the largest number since 2009.
Michael Kadar, a 19-year-old American-Israeli man, has been indicted for federal hate crimes for making hundreds of bomb threats to Jewish community centers in the U.S.