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Surge in Antisemitic Attacks Sparks Outcry in NYC

12/20/2025

Summary

Story summary

On December 16, Xeryus Mack, 28, was arrested for assaulting Chabad members on a subway after Hanukkah events.
Video footage captured the assault, which included threats and physical violence.
The following day, a Jewish man was stabbed in Crown Heights by an assailant who shouted antisemitic slurs.
NYPD data show Jews are disproportionately targeted in hate crimes, triggering calls from community leaders for stronger action against antisemitism.

History

Historical Context

The 1991 Crown Heights riot in Brooklyn, New York, ignited tensions between African American and Jewish communities after a tragic accident involving a Jewish motorcade. This violence, which resulted in the death of Jewish student Yankel Rosenbaum, coincided with a reported 30% rise in antisemitic incidents that year. Recent attacks on Jewish individuals in the area highlight the ongoing struggle against antisemitism and the demand for stronger hate crime measures.

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Story summary

On December 16, Xeryus Mack, 28, was arrested for assaulting Chabad members on a subway after Hanukkah events.
Video footage captured the assault, which included threats and physical violence.
The following day, a Jewish man was stabbed in Crown Heights by an assailant who shouted antisemitic slurs.
NYPD data show Jews are disproportionately targeted in hate crimes, triggering calls from community leaders for stronger action against antisemitism.

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