The phenomenon that bothers New York Jews: "Hatred"

Following the recent numerous cases of violence against Jews across New York, Jewish activists met with Mayor Eric Adams: "He sent a strong and clear message - hatred will not be accepted in New York"

Aryeh Zamir, in collaboration with Shuva Israel

22/02/2022

Tuesday, 22 February 2022, 10:57 Updated: 12:10

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"Glad to see the mayor keep New Yorkers safe" (Photo: ShutterStock)

Cases of violence against Jews have recently increased across New York and fears of antisemitic immigration have led Jewish activists to meet with New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

Earlier this week, an inaugural meeting was held, which, in addition to Adams and a number of activists, was attended by the deputy mayor and public safety officer, senior members of the RAH team, advisers, and New York police officers who presented data showing a sharp increase in the number of anti-Jewish incidents

. The war on hate crimes should be focused on education and enforcement, "the mayor said. , Respect and sensitivity to the many diverse communities of New York.

At the meeting, the police representative said that "we take these crimes seriously, we value the partnership we have in the community and we hope to intensify this in the future."

A representative of the Spanish Jewish community in New York said that "it is gratifying to see the mayor's office working in conjunction with the New York Police Department to maintain the safety of New Yorkers."

"By having the mayor take some of his senior staff and connect them to a meeting - he sent a strong and clear message - that hatred will not be accepted in New York," Chabad activist Yaakov Berman added.

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