R. Edelstein attacked at Ponovitch Yeshiva

Published date11 March 2021
AuthorArutz Sheva Staff
Date11 March 2021
Attendees stopped the young man and prevented him from attacking the 98-year-old Rabbi. Rabbi Edelstein was not injured in the incident and continued with his day as planned.

The suspect in the attack is known for opposing vaccination against COVID-19. His attack was apparently motivated by Rabbi Edelstein urging the public to get vaccinated.

A police statement on the incident read: ''The police opened an investigation upon receiving a report of a man who tried to attack a Rabbi near his home, taking into account the suspect's known opposition...

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