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On September 23, a man allegedly chased a Jewish man in Crown Heights with a knife while shouting a Nazi slogan and was charged with a hate crime. On September 15, a teenager was slashed inside a Brooklyn synagogue (motive unclear, not investigated as a hate crime), and protests are expected around the UN General Assembly. New York City has experienced a significant rise in antisemitic incidents, with hate crimes up 8% this year and a 53.3% increase in July compared with the same month last year. Recent incidents include a stabbing attack on two Jewish men and assaults linked to hate crimes; in August 2026 a man disrupted Shabbat services at Central Synagogue and was charged with hate crimes, and federal hate crime charges have been brought against individuals involved in attacks accompanied by antisemitic remarks. A report documented 250 antisemitic and anti-Israel incidents in public schools since October 2023, with nearly two-thirds involving direct actions such as harassment and assaults. The NYPD has pledged to enhance security for Jewish institutions ahead of the High Holy Days, and Jewish communities remain active in combating rising hate, but the local trend shows a concerning increase in hostility toward Jewish individuals, particularly in educational settings. Travelers should remain vigilant and informed about the local climate....
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Commentators criticized a New Yorker review of a book that links Hebrew punctuation with colonialism and Jewish migration to Israel. Jewish commentators denounced the book’s claims, while the review itself also criticized what it called the book’s overreach....
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foxnews.com
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More than 25 Jewish community groups criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s antisemitism plan, saying it inadequately addresses anti-Jewish harassment and anti-Israel hostility. The plan includes $29 million annually for hate-crime prevention and improved security at synagogues and Jewish cultural centers....
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nypost.com
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A New York Post opinion column reflects on the film “School Ties” and argues that antisemitism has become more visible in contemporary America, citing slurs and hate crimes. It does not report a new specific incident.
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nypost.com
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Actress Selma Blair announced at an ADL reception in New York that she is making a documentary about antisemitism, including conversations with people who disagree with her. She said the film will also explore the significance of Israel to Jews.
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deadline.com
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New York City’s plan to combat hate crimes includes increased funding for Partners Against the Hate, an initiative involving the Arab American Association of New York. The article raises concerns about the association’s support for pro-Gaza protests.
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washingtonexaminer.com
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The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said additional precautions were being taken amid a heightened threat to Jewish communities worldwide following an attack aboard a FlyDubai flight. Israelis stranded in the UAE were also being brought home.
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jta.org
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made the remarks during an interview on comedian Theo Von’s podcast. He also called for the United States to join the International Criminal Court and enforce its warrant.
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jpost.com
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A New York judge found Richard Plunkett mentally unfit to proceed in a case alleging that he threatened Jewish neighbors and damaged doors and vehicles with clubs. The proceedings were adjourned until August 2027 while he receives treatment and evaluation....
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silive.com
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U.S. federal investigators charged a group of defendants accused of funneling money to terrorists in Gaza under the guise of charity. One defendant allegedly told an undercover agent he had a network in New York.
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timesofisrael.com
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New York Post readers submitted letters criticizing Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan to combat antisemitism in New York City, with several accusing him of anti-Israel or anti-Jewish bias. The article is a collection of readers’ opinions, not a report of a new incident....
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nypost.com
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Aaron
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I live in New York City (specifically in Brooklyn) and proudly display my Jewishness, just like hundreds of thousands of us do here. There’s no basis to feel unsafe to the point of hiding your Jewishness.
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Aaron
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I live in Brooklyn and proudly display my Jewishness, just like hundreds of thousands of others do. And feel fairly safe.
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We traveled around NYC, we haven't felt any antisemitism and didn't see any protests. Felt comfortable speaking Hebrew
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