BERGENFIELD, N.J. — Rabbi Avraham Wein, assistant rabbi at Congregation Keter Torah in Teaneck, was reportedly assaulted earlier today in Bergenfield. Authorities confirmed that the suspect is in custody, though no motive has been determined.
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Contrary to earlier reports, Rabbi Wein was not hospitalized and was not building a Sukkah at the time of the incident. Officials emphasized that the matter remains under investigation and asked the public to allow law enforcement to continue their work.
Rabbi Shalom Baum of the shul said in a statement to VINnews.com, “We are grateful that Rabbi Wein is safe and unharmed. Our community stands united in support of him, and we ask everyone to respect the investigation and avoid spreading rumors.”
Authorities confirm that the suspect, who appears to be a mentally disturbed individual, is in custody. No motive has been established, and the investigation is ongoing. For legal and privacy reasons, further details are not being released at this time.
Rabbi Baum thanked the community for its concern and urged caution when sharing information online.
I know the lillyliver rabbis in Teaneck won’t go for it but we need the JDL now.
“faith leader”??? Why won’t you say it is a rabbi? Because then you can’t keep up the lie that it is a “random attack”
“random incident”. So it was random that he chose to attack a Jewish man???
anyone want to bet on the faith of the perp?
Chief Mustafa…..
Rabbi Baum just shared this message with the Keter Torah Community. Let’s do all we can to respect these instructions.
“As many of you have heard Rabbi Wein was assaulted earlier today. He is extremely appreciative of your concern. He was never hospitalized and was not building his Sukka. No motive has been established and there is an ongoing investigation. The perpetrator is in custody. For legal and privacy reasons there is no more information to be shared at this time and while we know that everyone has the best intentions, it is best not to spread social media postings about this event. We look forward to seeing Rabbi Wein in shul.”
I don’t care if the guy is an esp which is a very convenient way to disguise jew hatred should have beaten some sense into him
so…..
any timeline for the release of the perps info??
Color?
race?
gender ?
i feel very safe with a chief named mustafa