New York, New York Revised

Jun 26, 2025, 7:12 PM

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A spoof with a very serious message for the Jews of my hometown:

Start spreading the news, we’re leaving today

We’re no longer part of it, New York, New York

For wandering Jews it’s time to stray

Anti-Semitism has reached the heart of it, New York, New York

While the Jewish establishment fell asleep

The anti-Semite rose to the top of the heap

Our days in this town are melting away

We’’ll make a brand new start of it where we’re meant to stay

They hate us everywhere

We fight back over there

It’s up to us in Israel

About the Author

Manny Behar was a senior aide to New York City public officials and the long time Executive Director of the Queens Jewish Community Council. He is currently a tour guide in Jerusalem.