Jack Berman/Getty Images Antisemitic hate crimes in New York City spiked by 125% in November 2022 compared to November 2021, according to new data from the New York Police Department.
The Times of Israel reported that there were 45 antisemitic hate crimes in New York City in November 2022, compared to 20 in November 2021. The 45 figure accounted for 60% of all hate crimes that month; the second highest group targeted with hate crimes were LGBT at nine and Blacks at six.
Jews are an integral part of New York City and its history and culture.
But anti-Jewish hate crimes are up 125% compared to last year.
These alarming stats should send a shiver down the spine of every New Yorker. pic.twitter.com/Ogahe7cRwP
— American Jewish Committee (@AJCGlobal) December 6, 2022
The data also showed 195 antisemitic incidents occurred in New York City from January 1-September 30 in 2022.
“Shocking but not surprising & even more troubling in light of antisemitism being amplified on celebrities’ platforms,” Anti-Defamation League New York / New Jersey tweeted. “This must end.”
Jews are continuously targeted w/ hate & data is alarming. @NYPD shows reported antisemitic #hatecrimes rose 125% in Nov. Shocking but not surprising & even more troubling in light of antisemitism being amplified on celebrities' platforms. This must end. https://t.co/8RJ7DsAt53
— ADL New York / New Jersey (@ADL_NYNJ) December 5, 2022
The Simon Wiesenthal Center similarly tweeted that the numbers showed a “staggering surge” in antisemitic hate crimes in New York City. The Jewish group called on the city to “step up the fight against history’s oldest hate and ensure the safety of the US city with the highest number of Jewish standards.”
Staggering surge in anti-Jewish hate crimes. NYC must step up the fight against history’s oldest hate and ensure the safety of the US city with the highest number of Jewish standards. #Antisemitism https://t.co/6r4ypA6NWM
— SimonWiesenthalCntr (@simonwiesenthal) December 6, 2022
Jewish on Campus tweeted, “Rhetoric has real-world consequences. Will you stand with the Jewish community?”
Antisemitic hate crimes increased by 125% in New York City in November, according to the New York Police Department. Rhetoric has real-world consequences. Will you stand with the Jewish community? https://t.co/yNHZDBeUUF
— Jewish on Campus (@JewishonCampus_) December 6, 2022
Former New York State Democratic Assemblyman Dov Hikind, who also runs Americans Against Antisemitism, asked New York City Mayor Eric Adams in a tweet what his plan is to combat antisemitism in the city. “Wishful thinking is not a plan!” Hikind wrote.
Last month in NYC there were 45 hate crimes committed against Jews (a 125% YoY increase) and 18 incidents for all other target groups combined!
What the heck is your plan to deal with the out-of-control violent Jew-hatred, Mr. @NYCMayor?!
Wishful thinking is not a plan! pic.twitter.com/KrbQ0PDNkO
— Dov Hikind (@HikindDov) December 5, 2022
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