JTA – Washington, DC Synagogues Received a forged letter allegedly signed by Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris warning them to close or go to jail.
« Myself and President Joe Biden will shut down your synagogue for worship and impose heavy fines on your religious institution, » said the letter to Jewish institutions on Tuesday from Secure Community Network, the national Jewish group that advises institutions Facilities was distributed security.
« We’ll be in check in two weeks and shut you down, » said the postmarked letter from Albany, New York. “This is your fair warning from me. [Washington] Mayor Muriel Bowser will have the power of me and President Biden to shut you down and put you in jail if you decide to open your doors. »
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The letter writer seems to be hoping to take advantage of the anger of some Jewish institutions, particularly the Orthodox, over restrictions on personal worship.
« At this time, SCN are not aware of any specific, credible threats related to this document, » the press release said.
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