New York City’s public advocate expresses hope, ‘wariness’ about ceasefire “The halting of violence and return of hostages are what people from across our city and the world have prayed and protested for,” said Jumaane Williams in a statement. Jan. 20, 2025
Leaders disagree on how to build bridges, empathy between blacks, Jews “I explain that the Jews have long battled discrimination but never saw themselves as victims,” said Robbie Stokes Jr., founder of the I Talk to Strangers Foundation. Dave Gordon Feb. 22, 2024
Can Super Bowl ads reduce antisemitism and increase pro-Israeli sentiment? The Israeli government and Robert Kraft’s Foundation to Combat Antisemitism took to the airwaves to try and change the way people feel. Jon Bond and Robin Lemberg Feb. 15, 2024
Foundation to Combat Antisemitism buys 30-second Super Bowl ad The organization’s founder, Patriots owner Robert Kraft, also sponsored a “Teen Act-athon” to help develop social-media campaigns that counter hate. Feb. 5, 2024
On MLK Day, Rep. Torres says ‘words cannot express outrage at barbarism of Oct. 7’ The New York congressman juxtaposed the words of Martin Luther King Jr. with Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel to condemn “the appalling silence of good people.” Jan. 16, 2024
It’s time to fight for Martin Luther King Jr.’s ideas and defeat DEI The tragedy of the holiday is that it, like the civil-rights leader’s legacy, has been hijacked by woke ideologues who threaten American liberty and spread antisemitism. Jonathan S. Tobin Jan. 15, 2024
In Biden statement for MLK Day, an imprecise Jewish Prophets quote Martin Luther King Jr. "heard scripture's command to do justice, love mercy and walk humbly," U.S. President Joe Biden said. Menachem Wecker Jan. 12, 2024
Jewish communities to celebrate MLK Day across the nation Some of the events are interfaith; most are geared to help local populations. Jan. 11, 2024
Annual Long Island synagogue service to celebrate MLK teachings Gov. Kathy Hochul will headline Temple Beth-El’s service, which brings together Jewish and black communities. Jan. 11, 2024