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Four synagogues and a museum received bomb threats this weekend, though none have been deemed credible by the NYPD.
Update: Now at least 4 synagogues in Manhattan have received bomb threats. None thankfully deemed to be credible.
But this is a clear effort to sow fear in the Jewish community. Cannot be accepted. https://t.co/IbdMRSo9To
— Mark D. Levine (@MarkLevineNYC) May 5, 2024
One of those synagogues was the Upper West Side’s Congregation Rodeph Sholom, located at 7 West 83rd Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue.
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“The NYPD 20th Precinct asked us to evacuate the building as a precaution,” Congregation Rodeph Sholom shared on its Facebook page. “Following a thorough search, the building was deemed clear. We are grateful for the response from the NYPD, who, in partnership with our professional security team, completed a thorough investigation of the situation.”
According to CBS News, all of the synagogues that were targeted were sent emails “claiming explosives were present in their buildings or nearby.” In addition to Rodeph Sholom, these emails were sent to Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, Chabad of Midtown, and Brooklyn Heights Synagogue. A threatening email was also sent to the Brooklyn Museum.
The FBI is investigating to identify the person or people who sent the emails.
We are actively monitoring a number of bomb threats at synagogues in New York. Threats have been determined not to be credible, but we will not tolerate individuals sowing fear & antisemitism. Those responsible must be held accountable for their despicable actions.
— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) May 4, 2024
This is a House of The Lord that cannot be denied by ANY of the Jewish or Christian faith. The perpetrators will pay for their transgressions and blaspheme.