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Antisemitic Assault in NYC: Educator Attacked Over Kippah

10/28/2025

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Rami Glickstein, a 58-year-old Israeli educator, was assaulted in New York City on October 27, 2025, in an incident officials say reflects a rise in antisemitic violence since October 7, 2023.
The attacker confronted Glickstein about his kippah.
The attacker snatched the kippah.
Glickstein received treatment for facial injuries at a hospital.

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Rami Glickstein, a 58-year-old Israeli educator, was assaulted in New York City on October 27, 2025, in an incident officials say reflects a rise in antisemitic violence since October 7, 2023.
The attacker confronted Glickstein about his kippah.
The attacker snatched the kippah.
Glickstein received treatment for facial injuries at a hospital.