A Jewish man was slashed in the face in a random attack as he was walking on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn on Tuesday morning.
The horrific incident occurred near Flatbush Avenue and Lafayette Avenue in front of the Whole Foods Market at approximately 9:15AM. The victim, who was visibly Jewish, was simply walking when the perpetrator, a black male wearing a ski mask, walked up to the victim and without any provocation, slashed him in the face.
The victim reported that the attacker yelled hateful rhetoric before slashing him.
Witnesses immediately came to the victim’s aid and provided any information regarding the perpetrator to the police officers.
The victim, who is a resident of Crown Heights in his late 20’s, was transported in serious but stable condition by Hatzalah. Crown Heights Shmira is assisting the NYPD in making sure the perpetrator is apprehended.
Yaacov Behrman, community activist and director of the Jewish Future Alliance, wrote on X: “I can confirm that at approximately 9am this morning on Flatbush and Lafayette, a member of the Crown Jewish community was slashed in the face. I just spoke to the family; he is hospitalized and requires surgery. The attacker allegedly yelled hateful rhetoric.
This is a very serious incident, and the Jewish Future Alliance is deeply concerned about it. Witnesses at the scene testified that it was unprovoked.
We are praying for the victim and sending support and love to his family.”
I can confirm that at approximately 9am this morning on Flatbush and Lafayette, a member of the Crown Jewish community was slashed in the face. I just spoke to the family; he is hospitalized and requires surgery. The attacker allegedly yelled hateful rhetoric.
This is a very…
— Yaacov Behrman (@ChabadLubavitch) October 29, 2024
Guys and gals we’ve been put on notice it is no longer safe to walk alone even in broad daylight walk in groups of 3 never walk alone
There will never be a time when there’s no crime. You gotta live life and be aware of your surroundings. Don’t let one incident out you in fear.
that’s stupid. juliani lowered crime by 75 percent. just vote trump
It was the Rebbe’s brocho after Gimel Tammuz, not that mayor who as a prosecutor rounded up innocent Jews to make a name for himself, many of whom the charges were laughed out of court, but some stuck with terrible consequences. He also worked hard to slash the R Party of all morals. It was not koach votzem yodov hatemeim that helped.
Sincerely,
YMSP
Strange, then, that that bracha wasn’t in effect in prior years. You’re allowed to have hakaras hatov for a good mayor even while recognizing that Hashem runs things, you know. As for the rest – those are nice fantasies of yours; too bad they don’t resemble anything in the real world.
A “good mayor” who arrested more innocent Jews (as Federal Attorney) in the 1980s than any other politician in America? A “good mayor” who led the fight to take values out of the Republican Party platform? A good mayor who cost the country and angered both parties (who were rightly incensed) who he brought down the hard fought “line item veto,” in the courts?
He’s done more damage to conservatism and to values than anyone else in the county and it started with the shenanigans that locked uo innocent Jews. Spare the preaching.
Unfortunately, the President’s affect on crime is not as great as the Mayor’s. President doesn’t have enough jurisdiction to interfere that much. A Governor is important but less so than the Mayor who could really turn things around. We need to elect someone like Giulliani.
Also, carry a flashlight when walking at night and spare batteries
Your phone has a flashlight which should be good enough for a quick walk in the city..
We don’t all have huge families and most can’t constantly borrow groups pf people to walk around with. Instead everyone has to 1. Be constantly aware of their surroundings. 2. Carry some form of deterrent.
Keep voting democrat and we will get more of this!
Ignorant comment. Maybe YOU vote democrat but If you think this community is voting in Democrats to lead the country you are obviously not from this community.
This is very sad and concerning to read. We pray for this young man’s swift and full recovery.
We need all people in CH to learn self-defense. There I’d a program called GSD that has classes in Crown Heights.
They need to make it available to teens and younger though.
First Trumps nazi Madison square speech now this?!?
No violence by the MSG rally, cant say the same for “other” rallies we have seen in the city. Go pick your side…. Jews didnt need to cower in side rooms by MSG either, only at the DNC did they feel scared. Ask yourself why??
How dare you compare the political rally of one of Israel and the Jewish peoples closest allies to an animal who’s name I won’t even mention?
You’re not embarrassed to go around spewing such disgusting things?
I hope you’re joking. What are you talking about?
Trump had a Nazi speech? Stop with this ridiculous rhetoric.
Guys, he’s joking.
All the repliers here are just like the leftists who seriously thought that it was a nazi rally because they couldn’t take a joke.
If you think it was any different, this is exactly how it started…Jews lived great lives and had more rights than we have now in NYC. They were even getting private tuition credits, and they looked at how things ended. If you think it can’t happen again, you are delusional.
Once these animal’s see that we are carrying 9mm let’s see how fast they stop picking on us.
We are not scared nor weak!
If you’re from NY you don’t know how to carry, quit pretending
What makes you say that this individual isn’t trained to carry a firearm and protect themselves?!
I’ve been carrying for a very long time in NY, and I train every week so if God forbid something like this would happen, I won’t just stand there.
You learn like every law abiding person who carries.
A bunch of Bochurim came up to me about a week ago on Flatbush Ave asking loudly if I’m Jewish and I said no because of the fear of this happening. Makes me sad but my safety comes first.
Seriously? So sad to hear
We can’t allow them to put us in a corner of fear. We fight the bully, not be bullied
You were afraid that the bochurim were secret goyish attackers?
You were afraid that a passerby would identify you as Jewish and follow you home?
You were afraid that someone would attack a group of 4 bochurim plus you?
I have a hard time grasping your story.
Y’all think a guy who would say no to bochurim on mivtzoim reads COL, and then comments ;).
This guy is just trolling.
We can’t deny our Judaism. We need the connection to Torah. As Rabi Akiva says. A fish can maybe survive in water, but for sure can’t out of its lifeforce. Hashem Yerachem al aniyei hatzon.
this will never stop unless one of these criminals gets beaten up to a pulp. it would be even better to hang him, but i know all liberals will lose their minds. the new narrative is, to protect criminals and not the victims
You’re implying that never happened in the past…
Yidden! Take advantage of the ease on getting a concealed carry permit! Now is the time.
Guaranteed in New York City if you pull out a gun, even if you attacked, you are sitting behind bars for a long time
Better than being dead C”V
That is so wrong. Any good 2 amendment attorney will win in a defense against deadly force case. A knife is most definitely considered deadly force. All Jews should be concealing a gun and carrying pepper spray.
It’s EVERYONE obligation to find
this black bozo animal, and give him a firm response
You have very good vocabulary.
I trained with The Tactical Rabbi and it was extremely informative. There are people out there who are willing to help and we should take advantage. This isn’t a joke anymore, we need to be proactive.
Please say the 12 Psukim when you walk in the street, an extra Perek of Tehillim, and carry something holy, like a dollar from the Rebbe, a Chitas, or something like that.
With that being said, be besimcha and trust in Hashem. We live in interesting times, but the trust in Hashem is the zechus that brings protection, that’s what the Rebbe said, and always be ready to see Hashem’s miracles and salvations.
Wondering how they got called and what their perimeter of coverage is
I have had to fight Nazis several times in my life and alway outnumbered.
Train well. Know your enemy.
This didn’t happen in Crown Heights.
This was in a heavily black area on Flatbush avenue by Fulton/Atlantic area.
Probably a mentally disturbed guy.
Are you stupid? Hundreds of Jews from crown heights and other neighborhoods work ther and travel through the area every day.
typical liberal pathetic way at looking at things
Lizzy Savetsky’s husband is offering free plastic surgery to victims of antisemitic attacks. Just heard that on @ShaiDavidai podcast
How could this happen? Netanyahu gave me assurances his actions were making the world safer for Jews
Packing Heat Helps
We need to have stricter laws and certainly the death penalty needs to be written into law in NY. Criminals are cowards and I assure you that will have an immediate effect on major crime and will deter even the more minor crimes. It’s about time we elect a REAL leader who will honor law abiding citizens by having zero tolerance for those that behave like animals.