The multiyear case came about after Rabbi Shmuel Krawatsky sued three of his reported victims and others in 2018 for defamation. All three then countersued, claiming assault and battery.
“How do we, as a queer Jewish community, look towards early Jewish roots in the immigrant experience and create community that really supports those of us who are disadvantaged?”
With the 2024 US presidential elections less than a year away, polls shed light on the shifting attitudes and perceptions of New York Jews.
In the letter, the representatives said the hostages and their families simply could not wait any longer, they also called on Biden to enable a massive surge in humanitarian aid to Gaza.
The IHRA definition notes that “criticism of Israel similar to that leveled against any other country cannot be regarded as antisemitic.”
Students in Chicago recently staged a major pro-Palestinian walkout that received at least tacit support from the district.
“Qatar can press Hamas as no one else can. They host Hamas leaders. Hamas is dependent on them financially.”
Another shocking data point for Deutch was the fact that nearly half of American Jews changed their behavior, either in person or online, for fear of being identified as Jewish and facing antisemitism
Antisemitic incidents spiked immediately after Oct. 7, with 69 reported in October and 62 in November.
Bechir Lehbeib, 26, told police he was a Palestinian and arrived in the US via the US/Mexico in November.