Tag: Adath Israel Congregation
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Increased security measures at synagogues remain; Middlesex County man charged for alleged threats against Jewish synagogues
An 18-year-old man whose alleged threats to attack a Jewish synagogue – resulting in ramped-up security at Adath Israel Congregation and Temple Micah – has been charged with one count of transmitting a threat in interstate and foreign commerce, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger for the District of New Jersey. The man, who…
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Security at Lawrence Township synagogues ramped up in response to ‘potential attacks’
Security measures at Adath Israel Congregation and Temple Micah have been ramped up and will likely remain so for a while, in the wake of an unspecified threat made against Jewish synagogues in New Jersey, officials said. The man who allegedly made the unspecified threats was apprehended Nov. 4 by law enforcement authorities, according to…
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Local rally pushes back against antisemitism
Antisemitic incidents remain high in New Jersey and across the country, according to a report by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). The organization reports that even though documented antisemitic incidents declined by 14% in 2020, 2020 was still the third highest year for antisemitic incidents statewide and nationally. In taking a stand against antisemitic incidents and…