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Podcast: You Decide with Errol Louis
Episode: Jacob Kornbluh: A political awakening in the Jewish community
Description: The Jewish community in New York was devastated by the surprise attacks that took place in Israel on Oct. 7. With over 1.3 million Jewish residents, New York City has the largest Jewish population outside of Israel. As the Israel-Hamas war continues, the rise in hate crimes and antisemitism has had a profound impact on the community. The fallout from the conflict in Gaza has also played a part in key congressional battles and the race for president. Jacob Kornbluh is the senior political reporter at The Forward. He joined NY1's Errol Louis to discuss how Jewish New...