Antisemitic Rage Sweeps NYC’s Higher Education System

Multiple student anarchists have expressed explicit support for Hamas terrorism and urge further violence against Israel.

Columbia U Moves to Remote Learning as Pro-Hamas Haters Seize Control

Last week the Orthodox rabbi on campus urged Jewish students to return home "as soon as possible" and not to come back, due to the danger.

Robert Kraft: No Support for Columbia ‘Until Corrective Action is Taken’

"I am deeply saddened at the virulent hate that continues to grow on campus and throughout our country," the Jewish philanthropist said.

NY Governor Condemns Antisemitic Acts at Columbia University

“On any campus, threatening Jewish students with violence or glorifying the terror of October 7 is antisemitism,” she said.

Israeli, US Officials Weigh in on Murderous American Campus Antisemitism

"American academia must wake up to the threat, a clear and present danger to academic freedom and to the very lives of Jews on campus."

Columbia Campus Rabbi Urges Jewish Students to Leave for Their Own Safety

"It is not our job as Jews to ensure our own safety on campus. No one should have to endure this level of hatred, let alone at school."

LIVE: Chabad’s 50th Mitzvah Tank Parade in New York City

The Mitzvah Tank Parade is held annually to celebrate the birthday of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson of blessed memory.

Columbia University Tries But Fails to Stop Event with Israeli Lawmaker

"The administration in Columbia did everything possible to stop us from talking on campus, making the bureaucratic process for approval of the event impossible."

Anti-Israel Protests at Brooklyn Bridge, Chicago O’Hare, Golden Gate Bridge, Many Other Sites

A coordinated effort on April 15 (tax day) aimed to shut down economic activity at sites throughout the United States and in other countries.

Jewish Man Stabbed in Driveway of Upstate New York Home

The victim is in stable condition, and the Ramapo Police Department questioned and released a "possible suspect."

Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey Offers Active Shooter Training

“There has been a marked rise in Jewish programming across the country and we want to make sure everyone is consciously planning for safety and security at these events."

NYPD Promotes Two Jewish Police Officers

One was promoted to lieutenant and the other has been promoted to sergeant.

The Show Will Go On: Hard Rock Band HaYehudim Forced to Cancel Brooklyn Concert...

The band is not canceling their US tour, starting May 30 in New York, and on June 6 in Los Angeles.

Jerry Nadler Booed for Pushing Aid to Gazans

The loudest boos followed Nadler’s call: “We must do more because we are better than Hamas."

Iconic New York City Yeshiva Defaced by Pro-Hamas Antisemites

The iconic Lower East Side yeshiva was slathered with "Free Palestine" graffiti by unknown Jew-haters.

Antisemitic Hate Crimes Skyrocket in NYC Since Start of Oct. 7 War Against Israel

"By the year's end hate crimes against Jews increased by 14 percent. That's an additional 39 incidents that were reported. . . In 2024, 51% of all hate crimes against the Jews."

Pro-Hamas Goons Target Effy’s Cafe on NYC’s Upper West Side

"This is happening in the zip-code with one of the highest concentration of Jews in the US. We will not let them replay the 1930s in Germany. This time we're fighting back."

Police Arrest 100 Protesters Grouped in ‘Times’ Lobby in Midtown Manhattan

Earlier, they lay on a street at night near a Queens-based printing plant to halt the publication of the city’s major newspapers.

Flatbush Israel Real Estate Event Cancelled Over Fear of Pro-Hamas Gangs

It's not quite clear how canceling a pro-Israel event "keeps the community safe" when threatened by pro-Hamas anarchists, rather than protecting the civil rights of those who choose to attend.

NYPD: Investigation ‘Ongoing’ in Alleged Assault of Jewish Girl in Brooklyn

Video shows the 15-year-old girl being punched in the head.

Pro-Hamas Protesters to Target Israeli Event at Teaneck Synagogue

"These protestors are here because we are here. They are seeking out and targeting Teaneck’s Jews."

Pro-Hamas Passengers Left Grenade in NYC Uber

Law enforcement officers in riot gear began efforts to disperse protesters, resulting in an escalation to physically pushing several demonstrators to the ground.

Jewish Philanthropist Gives $1 Billion to Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Ruth Gottesman, who is part of a prominent Jewish family that has donated to many organizations, including Yeshiva University, is supporting students at YU's former medical school.

Richie Taylor, Highest-Ranking NYPD Officer with a Kipa Promoted to Deputy Chief

A resident of the Midwood section of Brooklyn, Taylor is the commanding officer of the NYPD's department of community affairs.

Rep. Ritchie Torres Becomes Second Democrat to Quit Caucus

Antisemitic vandals defaced Torres' office and that of Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) in December (2023) for their pro-Israel stance.

Poll: Majority of New York Jewish Voters Intend to Vote for Trump

“This poll tells us very little about how N.Y. Jews will vote,” said Mark Mellman, president of Democratic Majority for Israel.

15 People Arrested After Anti-Israel Activists Block Brooklyn Bridge

“Multiple people were taken into custody regarding this incident,” said a spokesperson from the NYPD, and charged with offenses.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams Tells Pro-Hamas Protester: ‘Bring. the. Hostages. Home.’

"I just wanna know how many Palestinian children -- how many killed Palestinian children -- will it take for you to call for a ceasefire, Eric Adams?" The mayor's response: "Bring the hostages home."

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