The man made a video before the attack, saying he wanted to "kill as many of them as I possibly can," said Jennifer Runyan, head of the FBI in Detroit.
May is Jewish American Heritage Month, a yearly celebration that recognizes the contributions and achievements of Jews in the United States. With the Jewish community facing a heightened amount of uncertainty in recent times, we want to show you how one synagogue is coming together to share their culture with the Bay Area.
"People are afraid to display Jewish symbols. You see this hostage pin? I cannot wear it outside for fear I may be attacked." The direct result of rising antisemitism has left many in the Bay Area Jewish community fearful.
As the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel fast approaches, federal agencies are warning it could fuel violence -- leaving Bay Area synagogues on high alert.
"His first friends, his first steps were taken in Berkeley and his first prayers were uttered in this holy congregation," said Rabbi Yonatan Cohen, who was among the hundreds who gathered to mourn Hersh Goldberg-Polin and the other five hostages killed by Hamas.
Twice in two weeks, someone came by and threw giant rocks at the Chabad Jewish Center Oakland, damaging the ballistic windows that were recently installed for safety purposes.