Rabbi Marc Schneier March 31, 2026 The declaration at Passover affirms that freedom must be inclusive and that no one should be excluded from dignity (Reuters) The festival of Passover, which the Jewish people observe this year at the beginning of April, is the cornerstone of Jewish identity. The defining message of Passover is enduring: Continue Reading »
The “buffer zone” legislation for religious institutions was passed with a vote of 44-5, reaching a super-majority that will make it immune from a potential veto. Protesters of the “buffer zone” legislation gather outside New York City Hall on March 26, 2026. (photo credit: Jewish Telegraphic Agency) By GRACE GILSON/JTA MARCH 27, 2026 05:53 The New Continue Reading »
Matthew Fischetti, Carl Campanile, Craig McCarthy, Matt Troutman Thu, March 26, 2026 at 5:40 PM EDT They’re in the zone. The NYPD will be allowed to set up buffer zones around synagogues and other houses of worship under a controversial bill passed by the City Council Thursday — despite fierce opposition from Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s DSA allies. Continue Reading »
New York City Council passes legislation creating protective perimeters around houses of worship and schools to combat antisemitism and ensure safe access during protests. NYPD protect synagogue in New York City Mar 27, 2026, 6:50 AM (GMT+3) The New York City Council passed legislation on Thursday that creates protective perimeters around houses of worship and Continue Reading »
(JNS ) The New York City Council passed legislation on Thursday that creates protective perimeters around houses of worship and schools during protests, part of a package designed to combat Jew-hatred and hate crimes across New York City following an uptick of antisemitism and a series of demonstrations outside Jewish institutions. “I am immensely proud of Continue Reading »
Antisemitic mob hurls vulgar insults at Jews outside a Manhattan synagogue, Nov. 19, 2025. (X) Opponents of the legislation have said that it would have a chilling effect on First Amendment protections. By Grace Gilson, JTA March 27, 2026 The New York City Council passed legislation on Thursday aimed at protecting synagogues from disruptive protests, marking Continue Reading »
A separate law aimed at protecting schools could be subject to Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s veto. Protesters of the “buffer zone” legislation gather outside New York City Hall on March 26, 2026. (Jewish Telegraphic Agency) By Grace Gilson March 27, 2026 (New York Jewish Week) — The New York City Council passed legislation on Thursday aimed at Continue Reading »
By amedpost They’re in the zone. The NYPD will be allowed to set up buffer zones around synagogues and other houses of worship under a controversial bill passed by the City Council Thursday — despite fierce opposition from Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s DSA allies. The dramatic vote sends the legislation championed by Council Speaker Julie Menin Continue Reading »
Rabbi Marc Schneier praises council action while criticizing mayor’s shifting stance on protecting religious communities. By:TheJ.ca Staff March 26, 2026 Worshippers enter a synagogue in New York City as officials implement new buffer zone protections aimed at preventing harassment near houses of worship. (Image: Illustration/TheJ.Ca.) NEW YORK — New York City has passed a new buffer Continue Reading »
“The increase in hateful acts across the city is absolutely abhorrent, and we have to do something about it,” stated Julie Menin, the council speaker. Mar. 26, 2026 Jessica Russak-Hoffman Julie Menin, speaker of the New York City Council, speaks at a press conference at City Hall ahead of a vote on a package of Continue Reading »
Alan Zeitlin March 19, 2026 Rabbi Marc Schneier, who has worked to foster better Muslim/Jewish relations, believes the Gulf States were not surprised by Iran’s attacks on its members. Rabbi Marc Schneier, president and founder of the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding with Shaikh Abdulla Bin Rashid Al Khalifa, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s ambassador to Continue Reading »
Rabbi Marc Schneier’s new work examines Martin Luther King Jr.’s expectations for Black–Jewish partnership and explores how trust between the two communities can be rebuilt through sustained cooperation rather than symbolism. By: TheJ.ca Staff February 23, 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rabbi Marc Schneier are depicted in a symbolic composite image reflecting the Continue Reading »
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