A number of tweets posted by the New York City Police Department have recorded a spike in antisemitic crimes in the city during this past week.
The first incident occurred on Wednesday when the perpetrator, who assaulted a Jewish man the previous month, was arrested by Hate Crime Task Force detectives. The arrest took place within the confines of the NYPD's 70th precinct.
The second incident, however, shows that the suspect of the antisemitic crime is still at large as of Friday night.
The perpetrator of the second incident is "wanted for an arson occurring at the Brotherhood Synagogue," the NYPD tweeted. The synagogue is located on Gramercy Park South in the Manhattan borough.
The perpetrator also reportedly threw items lit on fire through the synagogue's gate, according to the NYPD.
**WANTED**- Arson, May 19thThe pictured perpetrator is wanted for an Arson occurring at the Brotherhood Synagogue, located at 28 Gramercy Park South. Items were lit on fire and thrown through the Synagogue’s metal gate. Contact Crimestoppers at 1 800 577-TIPS, @NYPDTips pic.twitter.com/rs0I8SqwRT
— NYPD Hate Crimes (@NYPDHateCrimes) June 16, 2022
Background
A report earlier this month from the Anti-Defamation League stated tthat antisemitic hate crimes almost tripled, increasing by 196% from 2020 to 2021. Jews have accounted for "40% of hate crimes," the report stated. The biggest spike in antisemitism occurred during Operation Guardian of the Walls, it said.
Two weeks ago, the New York City Council investigated allegations of antisemitism at The City University of New York (CUNY). However, just a few days ago, anti-Zionist organization IfNotNow's founder was hired as the council's Progressive Caucus director.