An attack early Wednesday (Jan. 11) on a New Jersey synagogue””the fourth such incident in a month””is being investigated as an attempted murder and a bias crime, leading to increased concern and security measures from Jewish leaders and law enforcement officials.
Bergen County Prosecutor John L. Molinelli said Congregation Beth El in Rutherford was hit by several Molotov cocktails and other explosive devices before dawn Wednesday, leading to a fire in the second-floor bedroom of Rabbi Nosson Schuman.
Schuman suffered second-degree burns to his left hand; his family escaped safely.
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String of Synagogue Attacks Stirs Concern in New Jersey
An attack early Wednesday (Jan. 11) on a New Jersey synagogue””the fourth such incident in a month””is being investigated as an attempted murder and a bias crime, leading to increased concern and security measures from Jewish leaders and law enforcement officials.
Bergen County Prosecutor John L. Molinelli said Congregation Beth El in Rutherford was hit by several Molotov cocktails and other explosive devices before dawn Wednesday, leading to a fire in the second-floor bedroom of Rabbi Nosson Schuman.
Schuman suffered second-degree burns to his left hand; his family escaped safely.
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