Social justice

Jewish groups IfNotNow, Rabbis for Ceasefire, and Jews for Racial & Economic Justice protested ADL's annual conference at Javits Center. The ADL describes itself as an "anti-hate" group but equates criticism of Israel to anti-Semitism, has conducted espionage against American citizens, and defended Elon Musk's Nazi salute. The rally had live ASL interpretation.

A much smaller number of counter-protestors chanted "Donald Trump, Donald Trump" and "NYPD NYPD" (?).

A coalition of New York activists protested Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to the United Nations General Assembly.

Hundreds of activists organized by Jewish Voice for Peace disrupted the NYSE to protest Israel's genocide in Gaza, the billions of dollars Israel receives from the United States in military aid, and the American companies that profit.

A picket of a fundraising luncheon for the Israel Bonds Real Estate & Allied Division at Cipriani 42nd Street.

At the Zionist Organization of America Superstar Gala, Alan Dershowitz came out to argue with and threaten to sue pro-Palestine protestors for calling him a "pedophile for genocide".

At a gathering organized by IfNotNow on the one year anniversary of October 7th, hundreds of people mourned the lives lost and called for the end of Israel's occupation and genocide of Palestinian people.

Members of IfNotNow, JFREJ, Shoresh, and community members such as city council member Shahana Hanif spoke.