Synopsis

In New York City, Joey, a Jewish man, endured a brutal assault by a gang. He recounts being punched, kicked, and pepper-sprayed on the street, the attackers spewing antisemitic slurs as they struck. A year later, while striving to heal, Joey still grapples with the incomprehensible depth of their hatred. This is his account of the attack that garnered national attention and resulted in his hospitalization. Rabbi Aryeh Cohen offers perspective on the often-overlooked nature of hate crimes tar