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Columbia Jewish alumni: 'Violence against Jewish students on campus is imminent'

CJAA asserts that Columbia is now under “mob rule.” They continue, “A mob – by the way, that is only interested in attention and chaos, rather than thoughtful dialogue or reasoned debate.”

NYPD deploying resources to houses of worship, sensitive locations in city

The Los Angeles Police Department is also monitoring the developments between Iran and Israel, according to a post on X.

13 rabbinical students charged for fracas over Chabad synagogue tunnel

Charges included criminal mischief, a felony, along with reckless endangerment and obstruction of governmental administration, which are both misdemeanors.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
12/04/2024

7,000 New Yorkers join hostages' families in demanding Israeli government to reach a deal

Earlier on Saturday, the hostages' families met with New York City Mayor Eric Adams at an event coordinated by COJO, an Orthodox organization based in Brooklyn. 

NYPD reports 43 antisemitic incidents in March, reversing downward trend

Since the start of October, there have been 253 antisemitic incidents reported to police, far more than the 137 anti-Jewish crimes during the same period last year.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
05/04/2024

'Housing was once a human right' for Jews growing up in New York City

As housing prices rise and the personalities of neighborhoods disappear, a return to affordable, safe, communal life in an integrated community is essential.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
31/03/2024

'F***ing murderous k*ke': Pro-Palestinian protestors harass Jewish woman in NYC

As anti-Israel protests continue to occur throughout the US, a NYC protester on Friday started to chase Jewish women and call her a “f***ing murderous k*ke”.

Activists cry foul after historic Brooklyn synagogue is demolished

The synagogue, built in 1907, was the oldest surviving synagogue in the now heavily Jewish neighborhood of Borough Park. 

30/03/2024

'Down with the USA:' Anti-Israel activists protest Biden NYC fundraiser

In addition to the former presidents, according to Reuters, the event featured comedian Stephen Colbert, Queen Latifah, Lizzo, Ben Platt, Cynthia Erivo and Lea Michele.

Several women on TikTok claim they were punched in the face on the street by strangers in NYC

There are numerous testimonies from women on the app, all telling similar accounts that they were on their phones or looking down, and all of a sudden, they were punched in the face. 

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