Antisemitic violence erupts openly; Jewish safety erodes as hate spreads unchecked across Western cities.
Hanukkah Stabbing in Crown Heights: Antisemitism Strikes in Daylight
A Jewish man was stabbed in broad daylight Tuesday afternoon in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, in what police are investigating as a possible antisemitic attack—committed on the third night of Hanukkah.
According to the NYPD, the 35-year-old victim was attacked after a seemingly random verbal altercation. Investigators are examining reports that the suspect made explicit antisemitic remarks, including statements supporting another Holocaust, before stabbing the victim once in the chest and fleeing.
Despite his injury, the victim reportedly pursued the attacker for a block before collapsing. He was transported to Kings County Hospital Center and is listed in stable condition. His name has not been released.
Crown Heights Shomrim volunteers assisted police in an immediate search, while the NYPD deployed dozens of additional officers as part of a neighborhood-wide manhunt. Authorities released images of the suspect, last seen wearing a black varsity-style jacket with “Genuine” on the back and “91” on one sleeve, along with jeans.
The attack follows another antisemitic incident just one day earlier, when Jewish students were threatened on a New York City subway after a Hanukkah celebration in Union Square. While police say the incidents are not believed to be connected, the timing is unmistakable.
Community leaders warn this is not an isolated crime, but part of a surging pattern of antisemitic violence emboldened by incitement, denial, and weak deterrence. As Jews are targeted during their holidays, in their neighborhoods, in daylight, the message from haters grows louder—and more dangerous.
Israel’s experience offers a stark contrast: clarity, accountability, and decisive action against those who threaten Jewish life. Where excuses replace enforcement, hatred escalates. Jewish safety is not optional, and tolerance for antisemitism—verbal or violent—only invites more bloodshed.Hanukkah Stabbing in Crown Heights: Antisemitism Strikes in Daylight
A Jewish man was stabbed in broad daylight Tuesday afternoon in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, in what police are investigating as a possible antisemitic attack—committed on the third night of Hanukkah.
According to the NYPD, the 35-year-old victim was attacked after a seemingly random verbal altercation. Investigators are examining reports that the suspect made explicit antisemitic remarks, including statements supporting another Holocaust, before stabbing the victim once in the chest and fleeing.
Despite his injury, the victim reportedly pursued the attacker for a block before collapsing. He was transported to Kings County Hospital Center and is listed in stable condition. His name has not been released.
Crown Heights Shomrim volunteers assisted police in an immediate search, while the NYPD deployed dozens of additional officers as part of a neighborhood-wide manhunt. Authorities released images of the suspect, last seen wearing a black varsity-style jacket with “Genuine” on the back and “91” on one sleeve, along with jeans.
The attack follows another antisemitic incident just one day earlier, when Jewish students were threatened on a New York City subway after a Hanukkah celebration in Union Square. While police say the incidents are not believed to be connected, the timing is unmistakable.
Community leaders warn this is not an isolated crime, but part of a surging pattern of antisemitic violence emboldened by incitement, denial, and weak deterrence. As Jews are targeted during their holidays, in their neighborhoods, in daylight, the message from haters grows louder—and more dangerous.
Israel’s experience offers a stark contrast: clarity, accountability, and decisive action against those who threaten Jewish life. Where excuses replace enforcement, hatred escalates. Jewish safety is not optional, and tolerance for antisemitism—verbal or violent—only invites more bloodshed.
