The rise of anti-semitism in the U.S., and violent anti-semitism, has been taking place for a long time. The response has been a shocking level of societal indifference. We need a strong response from all levels, from government to citizens. Thoughts and prayers are not enough. https://t.co/Rvdpo2fYif— Julian Zelizer (@julianzelizer) December 29, 2019
Ppl outside NYC can't really understand what a shift this is, from one extreme--acceptance as Orthodox Jews in broader society--to the other. Felt like it happened in the blink of an eye. The past is never dead; it's not even past.— Seth Mandel (@SethAMandel) December 27, 2019
The ground beneath my beloved city has opened.
Driving with my family to Jerusalem today — upset, heartbroken, and angered to learn of yet another awful anti-Semitic hate crime in New York. It is a tragedy for every community and it will take every community to end it. https://t.co/2uZbVy1mcV— Preet Bharara (@PreetBharara) December 29, 2019
Don't worry, the virulent antisemitism of the most visible and reported-upon and influential and ToS-immune Twitter account in the world almost certainly had nothing to do with this atrocity, as why would it, stop with the logic, don't you know all meaning and reason are dead now https://t.co/IMQ48gFH0p— Seth Abramson (@SethAbramson) December 29, 2019
This is the 9th violent anti-Semitic attack in the New York City area during Hannukah this year. It's domestic terrorism, pure and evil.
