A man who was threatening synagogues in Alabama and surrounding states was thankfully arrested before he could hurt anyone. Police discovered guns, armor, and boxes upon boxes of ammunition, indicating that this man was more than ready to commit a horrific act of violence. This incident is yet another example of the numerous threats Jewish institutions face from extremist views that stoke blind hatred, which too often leads to violent, antisemitic acts aimed at terrorizing and killing Jews. We commend police and the FBI for working diligently to identify and prevent a tragedy before it could occur. Antisemitism is a problem for all of society to confront, not just for Jews. It begins with condemning dangerous rhetoric whenever and wherever it appears. (fb)

Itay Chen and Omer Neutra, both American citizens, were murdered and kidnapped by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023. For 752 days, their bodies have been held in Gaza. Their families have endured unimaginable pain and deserve closure. We must bring them—and all remaining hostages—home now. (fb)