Antisemitism

September 5, 2024

Candace Owens faces backlash for calling the Lubavitcher Rebbe a “Jewish Supremacist”

Experts and Jewish leaders called the far-right pundit’s words ignorant.

August 28, 2024

Haredi advocacy group OJPAC has closed for now. Its founder explains why

Yossi Gestetner, once called “one of the smartest public relations guys in New York City,” is pivoting to business consulting.

August 20, 2024

Islamic Center of Rockland condemns antisemitic sermon by guest imam

The guest imam called Hamas the “people of Allah” and prayed to God to “destroy the Zionist Jews."

August 9, 2024

Crown Heights mother alleges “reverse racism and antisemitism” in daughters’ treatment by MTA officials

"The MTA takes allegations of harassment and discrimination very seriously and we are looking into this incident,” an MTA spokesperson said.

July 24, 2024

Pilot program teaches Brooklyn public school kids about Satmar, other Haredi communities and customs

New curriculum teaches students about Satmar gender segregation, yeshivas, and kosher standards in effort to combat hate.

July 18, 2024

Reuters fact-checks claim about Hasidic performance with Republican VP pick J.D. Vance in attendance

Shulem Lemmer performed at a Tzedek Association event that J.D. Vance attended in February, not at the Republican National Convention.

June 4, 2024

New Jersey mayor walks back anti-Hasidic comments

Linden mayor Derek Armstead apologized for saying he wanted to prevent Linden from “being taken over by guys with big hats and curls."

May 31, 2024

Arrest made in attempted ramming attack on Hasidic yeshiva students

Asghar Ali charged with attempted murder as a hate crime and yelling antisemitic slurs.

May 22, 2024

Congressman Mike Lawler to deliver Touro commencement address, get honorary doctorate

Touro praised the congressman's stances on education and Israel.

May 21, 2024

New Williamsburg public school program seeks to combat antisemitism, other prejudice

Students will learn “the histories of Puerto Rican and Dominican and African American and Satmar migration” to the area.

May 17, 2024

Police investigating assault on Hasidic boys in Williamsburg

A man appeared to punch and kick two boys who were playing on the sidewalk.

May 12, 2024

What do public school students in NYC learn about Haredi culture?

So far, very little