Man Arrested After Posing as Orthodox Rabbi at Nashville Jewish Center

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    NASHIVILLE – A 31-year-old Maryville man, Travis Keith Garland, was arrested after disguising himself as an Orthodox Jewish rabbi and causing alarm at the Gordon Jewish Community Center in Nashville on January 13, according to Metro Nashville Police.

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    Garland, wearing a fake beard, sidelocks, and traditional attire, entered the center asking to speak with a rabbi. Ignoring staff instructions, he attempted to enter a restricted area before being stopped by security.

    The security guard, concerned Garland might attempt to grab his firearm, escorted him off the property. Garland later claimed his actions were part of an internet prank.

    Following further investigation, Garland was arrested on charges of criminal trespassing and assault, with his bond set at $250,000. The JCC praised staff and security for their swift and professional response. MNPD detectives continue to investigate the incident.

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    MTL
    MTL
    1 month ago

    So obviously fake. What an idiot.

    Fiddler on the roof
    Fiddler on the roof
    1 month ago

    Purim has come early.

    Itchakadoozie
    Itchakadoozie
    1 month ago

    Unclear – Was it the pointless witch’s hat or the Hagrid-like beard that gave it away?

    Bertche Yaknehaz
    Bertche Yaknehaz
    1 month ago

    He looks like an extra in a Kuni Lemel film.

    Sam
    Sam
    1 month ago

    A lot of commenters are making light of this story. And the disguise does look ridiculous. But look up the name. This fellow is a member of the neo-nazi group Goyim Defense League. This was a serious threat.

    Instant Jew
    Instant Jew
    1 month ago

    He converted in the express lane

    Abe
    Abe
    1 month ago

    ZZ Top

    Enough B
    Enough B
    1 month ago

    B”H some shills take security seriously
    We live I. Very troubling times and need to realize this

    shloime
    shloime
    1 month ago

    more a halloween costume than a disguise. but maybe that would work in nashville…

    Shimon Mir
    Shimon Mir
    1 month ago

    “Life imitates Babylon Bee”

    Robert Goldman
    Robert Goldman
    1 month ago

    A total WTF moment.. internet prank mine tuckas. Good on the security guard.

    QAZXC
    QAZXC
    1 month ago

    Looks like he went shopping in Bingo the day after shushan purim.

    Yonah Schectman
    Yonah Schectman
    29 days ago

    Yeah i know – he is such so stupid and crazy!

    Needs to be said
    Needs to be said
    1 month ago

    There ain’t too many Jews in Nashville as is evidenced by the lack of kosher in that town.

    Number two, the guy doesn’t even look like a luby!

    XYZ
    XYZ
    1 month ago

    I think I know this guy, I saw him sitting on the road in ירושלים , protesting with a bunch of his cronies blocking traffic and lazily yelling, GEVALD!

    A REAL YID
    A REAL YID
    1 month ago

    Must be a Full Moon. Pres. of Iran signed a Mutual Defense Agreement w Tsar Putin in the Kremlin today. And Musk’s “Space X” rocket blew up. Is America great yet?