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New York State

This is the Forward’s coverage of the Jewish community in New York state, home to the most Jews of any U.S. state.

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NYC Jewish day school closed due to ‘suspected case of coronavirus’

Update: Yeshiva University reports student is son of man infected with coronavirus (JTA) — A Jewish day school in New York City is closed Tuesday due to a “suspected case of coronavirus in our community.” In a letter addressed to parents and faculty, the SAR Academy in the Riverdale section of the Bronx announced that…

By Marcy Oster Mar 3, 2020 | < 1 min read
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New York City’s latest tactic to combat anti-Semitism: An ad campaign featuring diverse Jewish New Yorkers

NEW YORK (JTA) — New York City is hoping that a new ad campaign will make Jewish New Yorkers feel comfortable despite a recent spate of anti-Semitic attacks. Today, the Commission is launching a campaign in response to a rise in anti-Semitism in NYC, its surrounding communities, and nationwide, affirming the rights of all Jewish…

By Josefin Dolsten Feb 19, 2020 | 2 min read
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Anti-Semitic hate crimes in New York City fell in January

NEW YORK (JTA) — There were fewer anti-Semitic hate crimes in New York City in January than in the same month last year. The period between Jan. 1 and Feb. 2 saw 21 hate crimes directed at Jews, according to a preliminary set of statistics published Tuesday by the New York Police Department. The same…

By Ben Sales Feb 4, 2020 | < 1 min read
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Man charged with hate crime for yelling at Jewish couple in New York City

(JTA) — A man was arrested for yelling and cursing at a Jewish couple in midtown Manhattan near Times Square. Vernon Stevens, 55, who has at least five prior arrests, was charged with aggravated harassment and a hate crime, police told the New York Post. The incident occurred at about 10 p.m. on Friday. When…

By Marcy Oster Jan 20, 2020 | < 1 min read
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Jews unite at rally against anti-Semitism, but diverge on police response

The “No Hate, No Fear” march in New York on Sunday saw tens of thousands of Jews united against anti-Semitism – but divided over the proper response from the government. In Brooklyn neighborhoods that have seen frequent anti-Semitic assaults, many Jews are welcoming the increased presence of New York Police Department officers and New York…

By Aiden Pink Jan 7, 2020 | 3 min read
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Hasidic Jews: New ‘no bail’ law is emboldening anti-Semites as hate crime rises

Amid a spike in hate crimes in New York City, many Jews are worried that a new “no bail” law might make their neighborhoods more dangerous. They are calling on politicians to reverse the policy — and lawmakers are listening. The new law, which went into effect Jan. 1, bars judges from setting bail on…

By Ari Feldman Jan 7, 2020 | 6 min read
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Crossing the Brooklyn Bridge, a crowd sings, argues and protests anti-Semitism

All the world is a narrow bridge, and the most important thing is to not be afraid. So goes a famous Jewish folksong, and so was the experience of an estimated 25,000 people who marched across the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City Sunday for a rally against anti-Semitism dubbed “No Hate. No Fear.” Many…

By Ari Feldman Jan 5, 2020 | 7 min read
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Six Nights Of Hanukkah, Seven Anti-Semitic Incidents In New York City

A woman slapped three Orthodox women in the space of about thirty minutes in Brooklyn Thursday evening, according to one of them who posted on Facebook about it. “The sixth such incident since Chanukah began, and we haven’t even gotten past the 5th candle,” the woman, Dalia Shusterman, wrote in a public post suggesting the…

By Ari Feldman Dec 27, 2019 | 3 min read

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