CAIR-NY Condemns Nazi Swastika Vandalism at Brooklyn Yeshiva
(NEW YORK CITY, NY, 11/5/2025) - The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) today condemned the antisemitism vandalism of the Magen David Yeshiva in Brooklyn.
Two swastikas found painted on the yeshiva, which includes an Orthodox Jewish elementary school, on McDonald Ave. near Avenue T, according to police.
SEE: Brooklyn yeshiva spray-painted with swastikas by hate-filled vandal
In a statement, CAIR-NY Executive Director Afaf Nasher said:
“This heinous vandalism is not just an attack on a yeshiva—it is an assault on the principles of pluralism and religious freedom that define our nation. We stand in solidarity with our Jewish neighbors to reject hatred and insist that law-enforcement and government respond with urgency, strength, and compassion.”
CAIR-NY's mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR-NY es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
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CONTACT:
Afaf Nasher, Esq., CAIR-NY Executive Director, CAIR-NY, 917-669-4006, anasher@cair.com;
CAIR-NY Communications Team, comms@ny.cair.com