Congressman Dan Goldman Condemns Antisemitism in New York Following Anti-Defamation League Report
Antisemitic Incidents Increase 36 Percent, Highest Levels Since 1979
Highest Number of Incidents Occurring in New York
New York, NY – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) today responded to the Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) 2022 Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, which found a 36 percent increase in antisemitic activity compared to 2021. The United States averages 10 antisemitic incidents a day, ranging from harassment and vandalism to physical assault and white supremacist activity. In 2022, New York had 580 antisemitic incidents, the highest of any state in the country. This is the highest level of antisemitic activity since the ADL started keeping records in 1979.
Orthodox Jews were targeted in 53% of the incidents nationally and visibly Orthodox Jews were targeted in 64% (46 out of 72) of the assault incidents in New York State.
“It is incredibly disheartening and unacceptable that New York has become the epicenter of the rising tide of antisemitism in our nation,” Congressman Dan Goldman said. “In recent years, antisemitic bigotry has skyrocketed with devastating consequences. As Jews continue to be the single most targeted religious minority in this country, it is imperative that we do everything in our power to protect our communities from hateful violence. My office and I take very seriously our obligation to combat hate in all its forms and will continue our work to ensure that these attitudes have no place in New York or America.”
Since taking office, Congressman Goldman has prioritized fighting against bigotry and protecting Jewish communities from hate and violence. Goldman’s grandmother fled from Russia due to antisemitism in 1921.
He and his family are active at Congregation Magen David in Greenwich Village and Chabad Tribeca as well as the Jewish Community Project, the nondenominational congregation in Tribeca.
This week, Congressman Goldman demanded the Department of Justice provide an overview of law enforcement agencies underreporting hate crimes and bring these agencies into compliance to mitigate hate crimes across the country.
He also announced funding opportunities from the Nonprofit Security Grant Program which allows nonprofits, including houses of worship, to apply for up to $150,000 in funding for security enhancements.
In order to combat decreasing knowledge of the Holocaust, Congressman Goldman cosponsored the Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons (HEAL) Act to improve and expand Holocaust education for future generations.
Congressman Dan Goldman is a member of the House Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism.
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