'I bought a baseball cap to hide my kippah': Jews observe first Shabbat after Golders Green attack
Summary
Jews in Golders Green, London are observing Shabbat under tighter security following a recent stabbing attack, which police call a terrorist incident. Many Jewish people feel unsafe wearing religious items like the kippah in public and face fears of further antisemitic violence.Key Facts
- Two Jewish men were seriously injured in a stabbing attack in Golders Green on Wednesday.
- The attacker, Essa Suleiman, was charged with attempted murder.
- Many Jews are hiding their kippahs (traditional skullcaps) in public for safety reasons.
- Synagogues have increased security with barriers, guards, and volunteers wearing protective gear.
- Jewish families continue Shabbat rituals but with heightened concerns about safety.
- There has been a rise in antisemitic incidents in recent months, including attacks on Jewish sites.
- Some community members fear repeat or copycat attacks after recent violence.
- The attack has caused deep anxiety and a sense of isolation among British Jews.
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