No Hate, No Fear: New York march against anti-Semitism

About 10 people took to the streets of New York to support the Jewish community amid a wave of anti-Semitic attacks that have hit three states - New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. The edition writes about it NBC New York.

About the march

A solidarity march called “No Hate, No Fear Solidarity March” kicked off at Foley Square in New York at 11am Sunday, January 5th.

At the No Hate No Fear Solidarity March ✡️ pic.twitter.com/gco1k6Thm7

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“The marchers marched across the Brooklyn Bridge and ended the rally in Cadman Square,” said representatives of the United Jewish Appeal-Federation of New York.

As reported on the event’s official page in Facebook, everyone, regardless of origin, could take part in the march. The main purpose of the meeting is to say no to fear and hatred. “When anti-Semitism hits our society, we all stand together. 1,5 million Jews in our great city and state will not retire. We will not be intimidated, ”the message says.

“There is no hate. No fear"

Many participants in the march held signs saying “No hatred. No fear". The participants in the event were not only New Yorkers, many came to Manhattan from other cities.

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Rabbi Michael Singer said he came from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to march in an effort to "unite against hate." “This is so important because we are all fighting together against hate and fear, and no one should be afraid to worship the way they want,” he said. "We march and let our feet pray for us."

Thousands gather to express their concern about the rise in anti-Semitism in NYC at the “No Fear, No Hate” solidarity march. A.@ADL⁩ ⁦@UJAfedNY@JCRC@realDonaldTrump⁩ ⁦@AJCIsrael⁩ ⁦@ZOA_National⁩ ⁦@HikindDov⁩ ⁦@AmericansAAGo pic.twitter.com/yXiarau7fs

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$ 45 million to defend

Gew York State Governor Andrew Cuomo also took part in the march. He said the government will provide $ 45 million in additional funding to protect religious institutions from hate crimes through the Protecting Communities from Hate Crimes grant program. “The recent wave of anti-Semitic and other hateful attacks in New York and across the country is understandably worrisome, but we will not be intimidated,” Cuomo said.

The governor added that New York is opposed to those "who are trying to sow discord and fear." According to him, this funding will provide religious and cultural institutions with the support they need, protect themselves and protect people.

Governor Cuomo at #SolidarityMarch “I'm heartened to see this amazing show of support and solidarity.”

Governor says “over 10,00 people” in attendance at today's “No Hate, No Fear” Solidarity March!pic.twitter.com/PIIQ0tMOdn

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The Voice of America, citing official statements, writes in Facebookthat about 10 people took part in the action.