Bomb Threats

Man charged with making antisemitic bomb threats against Jewish hospitals in New York

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 20 Aug

Domagoj Patkovic, a 31-year-old man from Oregon, has been charged with making multiple antisemitic bomb threats against Jewish hospitals in New York City and Long Island in 2021.

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At least 4 New York City synagogues receive bomb threats on Saturday

Lisa Keys in JTA · 5 May

Several New York City synagogues and cultural institutions, including Congregation Rodeph Sholom, Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, Chabad of Midtown, and Brooklyn Heights Synagogue, received emailed bomb threats on a Saturday, although they were deemed not credible by the police.

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Synagogue Bomb Threats Can’t Take Away My Jewish Joy

Kate Hennessey in Kveller · 19 Dec 2023

The author describes their experience of starting their day under the shadow of a bomb threat to their synagogue.

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Suspect arrested in antisemitic attack outside Washington, DC synagogue

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 18 Dec 2023

A man named Brent Wood has been arrested in connection with an antisemitic attack outside a synagogue in Washington, D.C. The attack occurred when Wood allegedly sprayed an unknown substance on two individuals while shouting an anti-Semitic phrase.

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Hundreds of US synagogues receive bomb threats as spree continues despite arrests

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 17 Dec 2023

Hundreds of synagogues and Jewish institutions in the US have received bomb threats, marking a significant increase in a months-long series of hoax threats.

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FBI arrests California minor for role in synagogue swatting ring

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 14 Dec 2023

The FBI has announced the arrest of a minor involved in a swatting ring that targeted synagogues in California.

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Security experts urge Jewish communities to prepare for possible High Holidays bomb threats

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 14 Sep 2023

As the High Holidays approach, Jewish communities are being urged to prepare for possible bomb threats.

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Why Jews should pay close attention to book banning and bomb threats against libraries

ALanger in Forward · 13 Sep 2023

The recent trend of bomb threats against libraries in the U.S. should be of particular concern to the Jewish community due to the historical connection between violence against books and Jewish history.

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2 more synagogues evacuated due to bomb threats ahead of High Holidays

BCohen in Forward · 11 Sep 2023

At least two more synagogues in the United States were evacuated due to bomb threats, adding to the wave of threats that have targeted dozens of synagogues ahead of the High Holidays.

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How to protect your congregation from swatting and bomb threats during High Holiday services

ARosenfeld in Forward · 11 Sep 2023

Jewish institutions have been targeted by white supremacists with swatting calls and bomb threats aimed at disrupting services.

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Bomb threats and 'swatting' campaign hits dozens of synagogues

ARosenfeld in Forward · 15 Aug 2023

A coordinated antisemitic campaign is targeting synagogues and other Jewish institutions with bomb threats and "swatting" incidents, where false reports of active shooters or crimes in progress are made to police.

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Unattended Package Left At Pittsburgh JCC Detonated By Police

Forward · 12 Feb 2018

An unattended package found at a Pittsburgh-area Jewish Community Center led to a controlled detonation by the police, causing a temporary closure of the center.

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Teen Charged With Making JCC Bomb Threats Briefly Escapes Police Custody

Forward · 6 Feb 2018

An American-Israeli teenager accused of making countless bomb threats to Jewish community centers in the U.S. temporarily escaped police custody in Israel.

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Trump’s Effort Against Anti-Semitism Is No Longer ‘Too Little, Too Late’

Forward · 28 Feb 2017

President Trump and Vice President Pence have been working to mend relations with the Jewish community after facing criticism for anti-Semitic undertones during their campaign.

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