Antisemitism threatens not just one community, but the values that define New York City.

New York City is home to the largest Jewish population outside of Israel—more than a million individuals who have helped define what this city is all about. From the bagel shops of Queens to the yeshivas of Brooklyn, to the start-ups and cultural landmarks of Manhattan, Jewish New Yorkers are part of this city’s DNA.

But in recent years, that sense of security and belonging has been shaken. Antisemitism—an ancient virus that should have no place in modern life— has reached unprecedented levels.

According to the NYPD, anti-Semitic hate crimes continue to make up the majority of bias incidents across the five boroughs. Graffiti on synagogues, harassment on the subway, discrimination and isolation on c

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