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Mar
13
Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas Dimarzio Dispenses The Faithful From Mass Obligation

Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas Dimarzio Dispenses The Faithful From Mass Obligation

Photo by Rachel Silberstein/BklynerIn an effort to be proactive in our response to the spread of the Coronavirus, the
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Mar
04
Midwood’s Jewish Neighbors Skeptical of Bernie

Midwood’s Jewish Neighbors Skeptical of Bernie

MIDWOOD — We took to the streets of Midwood to ask members of the Jewish community whether they would be voting
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Jan
30
Two Young Men Urinate on a Canarsie Synagogue After Attempting to Break in

Two Young Men Urinate on a Canarsie Synagogue After Attempting to Break in

CANARSIE — Two young men tried to gain entry into a Synagogue in early January, fleeing after breaking a window and
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Jan
17
Talking to Neighbors: Anti-Semitism in Midwood – Everybody’s Nervous

Talking to Neighbors: Anti-Semitism in Midwood – Everybody’s Nervous

MIDWOOD — Last year saw another spike in reported hate crimes, much of it perpetrated against our Jewish neighbors. So we
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Jan
10
Talking to Neighbors: Anti-Semitism in Boro Park

Talking to Neighbors: Anti-Semitism in Boro Park

BORO PARK — Last year saw another spike in reported hate crimes, much of it perpetrated against our Jewish neighbors. So
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Jan
09
Brooklyn’s Religious Leaders Lead the Fight Against Anti-Semitism

Brooklyn’s Religious Leaders Lead the Fight Against Anti-Semitism

New York State Attorney General Tish James welcomed Congregation Beth Elohim Rabbi Rachel Timoner to African-American Clergy & Elected Officials
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Jan
08
Greenpoint Restaurant Vandalized with Swastikas

Greenpoint Restaurant Vandalized with Swastikas

Photo courtesy of Acapulco Deli & Restaurant GREENPOINT — A Greenpoint restaurant was vandalized with swastikas and other obscene materials in
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Jan
06
Talking to Neighbors: Anti-Semitism in Crown Heights

Talking to Neighbors: Anti-Semitism in Crown Heights

CROWN HEIGHTS — Last year saw another spike in reported hate crimes, much of it perpetrated against our Jewish neighbors. So
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Jan
06
Bay Ridge Links Hands in Solidarity Against Nazi Posters

Bay Ridge Links Hands in Solidarity Against Nazi Posters

Fight Back Bay Ridge organized anti-racism protest on 86th and 3rd Avenue in BrooklynBAY RIDGE — As thousands marched over the
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Jan
03
Protest Iran Escalations and March in Solidarity with the Jewish Communities this Weekend

Protest Iran Escalations and March in Solidarity with the Jewish Communities this Weekend

Rapid Action In Response To Iran Escalations [https://www.facebook.com/events/s/rapid-action-in-response-to-ir/625347878239711/] Today Mayor Bill De Blasio
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