UJA-Federation of New York encourages everyone to "Shine a Light" and stand up to antisemitic hate
NEW YORK -- Chanukah, the Jewish festival of lights, starts this Sunday.
It's a time to celebrate miracles and light up the darkness, but this year, it's also time to shine a light on the recent rise of antisemitic incidents around the Tri-State Area.
The latest statistics from the NYPD, released last week, show the city experienced a 125% increase in anti-Jewish hate crimes just last month. That's just a fraction of what's going on in our local communities.
Eric Goldstein, CEO of United Jewish Appeal (UJA) Federation of New York, joined CBS2 to discuss "Shine a Light," a new campaign to stand up to hate that his organization is supporting.
For more information on the campaign, visit shinealighton.com, and for information on events around the country, click here.
