Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleWelcome to The Times of Israel’s Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what’s happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world.
New York reporter Luke Tress joins host Jessica Steinberg for today’s episode.
Tress discusses the recent decrease in antisemitic hate crimes in New York, although Jews are still the most targeted group.
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He also talks about several small, new Jewish organizations advocating for change in the way the Jewish community approaches antisemitism and anti-Zionism, as well as their readiness to face off against legacy Jewish organizations.
Tress touches on the legal implications of antisemitic crimes, and notes that the Washington district attorney is examining the possibility of capital punishment for Elias Rodriguez, who allegedly killed two staff members from the Israeli Embassy in May outside a DC museum.
Check out The Times of Israel’s ongoing liveblog for more updates.
For further reading:
Antisemitic hate crimes in New York decrease in recent months — NYPD
Amid record antisemitism, US Jewish activists call on leaders to vacate their echo chamber
US prosecutors consider death penalty for alleged killer of Israeli embassy staffers
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