Rep. Sherrill Statement on Attack on Temple Ner Tamid

Bloomfield, NJ – Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) released the following statement after an unknown individual attempted to attack Temple Ner Tamid, a Jewish Synagogue in Bloomfield. 

"At roughly 3:00 this morning, an unknown man attempted to vandalize Temple Ner Tamid with a Molotov cocktail. Fortunately, the fire did not ignite, and his attempt was unsuccessful. Leaders at Ner Tamid are working with law enforcement, and the Anti-Defamation League and the Federation of Greater MetroWest are partnering to investigate and coordinate security. My prayers are with Rabbi Marc Katz and the Ner Tamid community. 

“Although I am grateful that damage was minimal and no one was injured, I am heartbroken and angry today. Anti-Semitic hatred is on the rise in our state, our country, and around the world, and we all must work together to eradicate it. Our Jewish neighbors are beloved community members – friends, loved ones, and leaders. Attacks against them are attacks against all of us, and we all have a responsibility to stand up against anti-Semitism wherever it rears its head. 

“I am closely monitoring the situation and in communication with law enforcement. To my friend Rabbi Katz and all of my friends who are part of the Ner Tamid congregation, I will continue to work to end this intolerance and violence wherever I can.” 

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