Jewish leaders in the city are still worried after Iran's attacks on Israel over the weekend.

"Iran is the chief fomenter of terrorism and radicalism in the Middle East. It has developed proxies from seven different fronts surrounding Israel," said Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in Manhattan.

What You Need To Know

  • Jewish leaders in the city are worried after Iran's weekend attacks on Israel
  • Some say that the aggression sparked new bouts of antisemitism in the ctiy
  • A 7-year-old girl is the only known casualty of Iran's attacks
  • The NYPD has stepped up patrols in the city around houses of worship and other sensitive locations

Hirsch told Spectrum News NY1 that he is relieved that his loved ones in Israel were unharmed in the attacks.

"The Iranians attack with 300 projectiles on Saturday night, and by Sunday morning, life has essentially returned on the streets to normal," Hirsch said.

Hirsch's cousin even carried on with a planned wedding Sunday.

Meanwhile, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the archbishop of New York, said Sunday morning on X, formerly known as Twitter, that Israel felt "calm and bright" following the attacks.

However, Hirsch and other rabbis say the threat Iran poses remains.

"They continue to be fearful," said Rabbi Joshua Stanton of the East End Temple in Manhattan. "They were attacked on Oct. 7. They were attacked again just this weekend. And it's very clear that Iran was the primary foe in both instances."

Stanton feels that Iran has inspired a new wave of antisemitism in New York.

"We've had to step up security at our synagogue. I've had to be extra cautious personally. And I have seen a lot of antisemitism," Stanton said.

The NYPD has stepped up patrols in the city around houses of worship and other sensitive locations after Iran's attacks on Israel. However, officials insist there are no credible threats at this time.