A Jewish Georgia legislator named Esther helped pass a law on antisemitism on the eve of Purim
Opponents criticized the bill on free speech grounds before it was passed with an overwhelming majority
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News In emails, man arrested in LA shootings accused Jewish classmates of creating COVID-19 pandemic
Suspect spun conspiracy about Persian Jews inventing COVID to foment prejudice against Asians
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Fast Forward Man accused of threatening Michigan Jews charged with trying to purchase guns illegally
Indictment says Hassan Chokr allegedly said he would use weapons for ‘God’s wrath’
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Fast Forward Orthodox Jewish leaders meet with Mayorkas, Hochul, Adams and Schumer, who pledge action on rising antisemitism
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announces new statewide hate and bias prevention unit to promote inclusion and tolerance
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Fast Forward Report shows more hate crimes against Los Angeles Jews
Among religious groups, Jews were by far the most targeted, followed by Catholics and Muslims
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News Despite rising antisemitism, many Jews still want to celebrate Hanukkah publicly
Past incidents of desecrated and stolen Hanukkah decorations will not deter many Jews from displaying them again
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Fast Forward Antisemitic incidents are spiking in NYC and made up 60% of all hate crimes last month
The NYPD documented a total of 662 incidents motivated by anti-Jewish bias this year
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Fast Forward New York’s former hate crimes czar has a new mission: teaching the Holocaust
Deborah Lauter discussed what she improved on in New York City and the "distressing" rise in antisemitism
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