Hundreds rally at UN to urge world leaders to address antisemitism
Hundreds rally near the United Nations in New York Wednesday night, urging world leaders at the UNGA to confront rising global antisemitism.
Hundreds of New York Jewish community members, braving traffic and security, gathered at Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza near the United Nations on Wednesday night. Their aim was to urge global leaders to tackle antisemitism, as the United Nations General Assembly was underway in New York City. Eric Goldstein, CEO of UJA-Federation of New York, highlighted that leaders should not overlook the rise in antisemitic violence.
The rally, organized by UJA and the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York, included interfaith speakers and victims of antisemitic attacks worldwide. Devorah Halberstam, whose son was killed in a terror attack, passionately urged leaders to address antisemitism immediately. Critics, including ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt, accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of not standing up for Jewish citizens.
Despite some speakers focusing on antisemitism's dangers, others highlighted acts of unity, such as a survivor sharing the story of his savior during a hate crime. The rally drew less attention as the night progressed, with counterprotesters from the anti-Zionist group Neturei Karta making their presence known. The event follows other recent gatherings in New York City that addressed antisemitism, signaling a shift towards more community advocacy in UJA's work.
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