Staten Island faith leaders, public officials hold vigil against antisemitism

Antisemitism vigil Thursday, June 5, 2025

Faith leaders and officials host a vigil against antisemitism following a pair of attacks against Israel supporters.(Advance/SILive.com|Paul Liotta)

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island faith leaders and public officials held a vigil against antisemitism Thursday in response to a pair of high-profile terrorist attacks in recent weeks targeting supporters of Israel.

Rabbi Michael Howald, Rabbi Mendy Mirocznik, Rabbi Gerald Sussman, Rebbetzin Bonnie Sussman, the Rev. Dr. Terri Troia, and the Rev. Karen Pershing led the gathering with prayers and comments about the pair of attacks in Washington D.C. and Boulder, Colo.

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