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Shabbat services
Coverage of Shabbat services in the Nexus archive.
- Man charged with assault, hate crimes after allegedly disrupting Shabbat services at NYC synagogue
A man named Larry Montes was charged with multiple hate crimes after allegedly disrupting Shabbat services at Central Synagogue in Manhattan. During the incident, he struck a congregant and attacked security team members. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed the charges and stated that while no one was seriously injured, additional resources were deployed to the synagogue.
- Man in custody after disrupting Shabbat services, striking woman at Central Synagogue
A man was taken into custody after disrupting Shabbat services at Central Synagogue and striking a woman. Sources indicate that authorities are investigating this incident as a possible hate crime.