NYCs anti-Israel synagogue agitators: Letters to the Editor May 16, 2026

The Issue: A violent anti-Israel protest at a Brooklyn synagogue one week after a similar Manhattan riot.How disgusting it is to watch on TV the anti-Jewish mobs disrupting Jews from attending religious services (“Synagogue clash busts,” May 12).What’s going to happen when the Israeli Day parade takes place? Can you imagine the uproar if the demonstrations were against Muslims?Hey, New York: You got the skunk you wanted as mayor and now are suffering the results.I have no sympathy for you.George McNallySomers Point, NJThe behavior of the group that took to the streets in Brooklyn was a show of hate.This group is a bunch of uncivilized people with no respect for personal safe space as written in law.Mayor Mamdani has to put an end to this, but refuses to do so.

There is no place for this behavior in our city.Daniel RicciardiBrooklynOur government needs to ban wearing a face or head covering while engaging in a protest.Wearing a keffiyeh around the shoulders is normal, but not around the head, so as to become anonymous.

Protesters should have the courage to show their identity — otherwise they are cowards or, I suspect, paid protesters.Subscribe to our daily Post Opinion newsletter! Please provide a valid email.

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Protesting is an American right, but that right does not include causing violence or hindering the rights of bystanders, as we’ve seen with the violent NYC synagogue protests.Harold FishmanManhattanAs a Jewish person, I am disgusted with everything going on in New York City in regard to this mayor and his Jew-hating policies.Even worse is the large percentage of Jewish people who voted for him or work in his administration who are now reaping what they sow in silence.Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, how about turning your police force loose on the criminals outside of synagogues who aren’t allowing members ...