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Opinion The NYC Jewish advisory council appropriately represents Jewish New Yorkers
Given Orthodox Jews bear the brunt of antisemitic attacks, they deserve greater numbers on the council appointed to combat antisemitic crimes
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Fast Forward In a first, NYC mayor launches Jewish advisory council
The panel of 37 members will be chaired by Joel Eisdorfer, a member of the Hasidic community and the mayor’s senior adviser
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Fast Forward 2022 saw a 52% jump in antisemitic incidents in NYC. Mayor Adams says it will change this year
Eric Adams noted that antisemitic hate crimes were down by 76% in February compared to the same month last year
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Fast Forward NYC mayor speaks in support of Jews as communities brace for ‘Day of Hate’
Synagogues nationwide urge caution — while some propose countering the hate with a Shabbat themed on peace and love
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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 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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Analysis Why didn’t organizers of mayoral summit on antisemitism tell the public about it?
The gathering of 25 mayors in Greece comes as tensions over how to fight antisemitism have divided the Jewish community
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