BREAKING: FBI Lifts Warning of Threat Against Shuls in New Jersey, Suspect Arrested

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3 years ago

BREAKING: FBI Lifts Warning of Threat Against Shuls in New Jersey, Suspect Arrested

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The FBI on Friday morning informed Jewish leaders that the threat against shuls which prompted a public warning on Thursday afternoon has been taken care of. The FBI said it has identified the individual behind the threat “has been located and the threat has now been mitigated.” • Full Story

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3 years ago

THREAT TO SHULS: FBI Warns of “Broad Threat” Against Shuls in New Jersey (Updated)

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The FBI’s Newark office issued a stark warning Thursday as it announced it had received “credible information” about a nonspecific but wide-scale threat to synagogues in New Jersey • Full Story

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3 years ago

HUGE: Judge Halts New York’s Ban on Firearms in Shuls

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A judge has issued a temporary restraining order against New York State’s law banning firearms from shuls and other houses of worship • Full Story

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3 years ago

CHSP & NYPD Increasing Presence Around NYC Shuls, Due to Texas Hostage Situation

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Crown Heights Shmira along with The NYPD are increasing its patrols around shuls and other Jewish infrastructures in Crown Heights as a precaution after a Reform rabbi being held hostage by an apparent Muslim radical in Colleyville, Texas was forced to call a New York City rabbi to relay the suspect’s demands • Full Story

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4 years ago

Yeger: NYC Dismissing Fines Given to Houses of Worship

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New York City is dismissing fines on more than two dozen shuls cited for violating state restrictions while in red and orange zones, Councilman Kalman Yeger said on Wednesday afternoon, after the restrictions were ruled unconstitutional Tuesday by a federal judge • Full Story

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4 years ago

Quebec Court Partly Agrees With Chasidim On Shul Capacity

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A Quebec Superior Court judge has agreed in part with the Chasidic Jewish Council of Quebec’s request to allow more than 10 people inside a Shul to take part in communal prayer • Full Story