Judge Determines Synagogue Arsonist Acted Due to Mental Illness
MELBOURNE, Australia – Arson at Synagogue Linked to Mental Illness A magistrate in Australia indicated that mental illness, rather than anti-Semitism, drove the actions of a man who set fire to a synagogue in Melbourne while it was filled with worshipers. This situation unfolded on July 4 when Angelo Loras, 35, was accused of pouring […]
Mayor Adams’ chief assistant criticizes NYPD for poor handling of ‘vile’ protest at synagogue
Aide Criticizes NYPD Over Protest at Manhattan Synagogue During Mayor Eric Adams’ absence, his top aide criticized the New York Police Department for not intervening when anti-Israel protesters created a disruptive scene outside a Manhattan synagogue last week. Randy Mastro, acting as Mayor Pro Tem, stated on 77W ABC’s “Cats Roundtable” that the protesters were […]
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch expresses regret to members of a well-known synagogue for inadequate handling of an antisemitic protest.
NYPD Commissioner Apologizes to Manhattan Synagogue On Saturday, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch issued a sincere apology to a historic synagogue in Manhattan. She acknowledged that police should have managed the situation better during recent protests targeting Israel. Addressing around 150 attendees at Park East Synagogue, Tisch explained that while the protests were legally permitted, the […]
Holocaust-survivor rabbi from NYC synagogue criticizes protesters
Rabbi Reflects on Protests and Community Support A rabbi, who is a Holocaust survivor and leads a historic Manhattan synagogue, expressed deep concern regarding recent anti-Israel protests near his place of worship. He wonders what might have unfolded if law enforcement hadn’t been present. “I’m a Holocaust survivor. I witnessed my synagogue burn during Kristallnacht, […]
Protesters against Israel rally outside a New York synagogue, shouting ‘Globalize the intifada’
Protests Erupt Outside New York Synagogue On Wednesday, around 200 anti-Israel protesters gathered outside a notable synagogue in New York City, echoing tactics reminiscent of past intifadas. They chanted slogans like “Globalize the Intifada,” which many view as inciting violence against Jewish people and Israelis. A local publication noted that this phrase is linked to […]
New York leaders criticize pro-Palestinian ‘intifada’ chants during synagogue protest in NYC
Protests at New York City Synagogue Spark Political Backlash On Wednesday night, a group of protesters gathered outside a synagogue in New York City, expressing their discontent with anti-Israel chants. This incident has since drawn criticism from several local leaders, including Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani. Notably, Mamdani’s prior comments about Israel had already raised concerns within […]
Antisemitic crowd gathers at historic NYC synagogue, calling for the ‘resistance’ to ‘remove another settler’
On Wednesday night, a large group of anti-Israel protesters descended on a well-known New York City synagogue, chanting phrases like “Globalize the Intifada” and calling for the “Resistance” to “eliminate new settlers.” As reported by the Times of Israel, around 200 demonstrators gathered outside Manhattan’s Park East Synagogue, heckling Jews attending a Nefesh Benefesh event. […]
Alabama man taken into custody for suspected threats against a synagogue, weapons cache confiscated.
An Alabama man has been arrested after authorities discovered a troubling plot aimed at carrying out violence against synagogues in Alabama and nearby states. Jeremy Wayne Shoemaker, 33, from Needham, was apprehended after both the FBI and local law enforcement received information about “credible threats of violence” targeting several synagogues, according to a news release […]
Ancient synagogue from 1,500 years ago found in the Golan Heights of Israel
Discovery of an Ancient Synagogue in Northern Israel A synagogue believed to be around 1,500 years old was recently unearthed in northern Israel, highlighting the enduring Jewish presence in the region that also contributed to the early development of Christianity. This significant find was made in the Yehudiyah Nature Reserve, part of the Golan Heights, […]
Synagogue attacker in Manchester declared loyalty to Islamic State prior to the assault
The individual involved in the tragic car and knife attack near a Manchester synagogue last week reportedly declared allegiance to the Islamic State, officials stated. Jihad al-Shami, a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian origin, allegedly contacted emergency services to claim responsibility for the attack, where he subsequently pledged his loyalty to the Islamic State. Deputy […]