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.
So obviously fake. What an idiot.
Purim has come early.
Unclear – Was it the pointless witch’s hat or the Hagrid-like beard that gave it away?
He looks like an extra in a Kuni Lemel film.
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.
He converted in the express lane
ZZ Top
B”H some shills take security seriously
We live I. Very troubling times and need to realize this
more a halloween costume than a disguise. but maybe that would work in nashville…
“Life imitates Babylon Bee”
A total WTF moment.. internet prank mine tuckas. Good on the security guard.
Looks like he went shopping in Bingo the day after shushan purim.
Yeah i know – he is such so stupid and crazy!
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!
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!
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?