For N.Y.C.’s Orthodox Jews, Protests Inspire Solidarity – but Also Raise First Amendment Concerns

While expressing solidarity with the demonstrations calling for racial justice, members of the community slam Mayor de Blasio for alleged double standards. ‘If thousands can protest, why can’t children pray in shul?’ asks one Jewish activist

Danielle Ziri
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As thousands of New Yorkers continue to take to the streets calling for racial justice following last week’s killing of George Floyd, members of the Orthodox community are calling out Mayor Bill de Blasio on what they see as a “double standard.”

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