CAIR-NY Condemns Violent Antisemitic Attack on Rabbi in Queens

The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned an alleged antisemitic assault in Forest Hills, Queens, in which a rabbi was reportedly verbally harassed and physically attacked. The incident is being investigated as a hate crime by law enforcement. 

SEE: After punching a rabbi in Queens, suspect charged with hate crime, police say

In a statement, CAIR-NY Executive Director Afaf Nasher, Esq., said:  

“We condemn this reprehensible act of antisemitic hate. No New Yorker should be subjected to verbal abuse, intimidation, or threats because of their faith, identity, or background. Hate in all its forms erodes the safety and dignity of our communities.”

She said CAIR and the American Muslim community stand in solidarity with all those challenging antisemitism, systemic anti-Black racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, white supremacy, and all other forms of bigotry.    

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, ANasher@cair.com; CAIR-NY Communications Team, comms@ny.cair.com