Synagogue of judge who approved Trump's search warrant cancels Shabbat service (last week)
Synagogue of judge who approved Trump’s search warrant cancels Shabbat serviceThe vitriol against Reinhart is part of an escalation of antisemitic animus propelled by Trump's fervent supporters.
August 12, 2022 (a week ago)
By Yonat Shimron
https://religionnews.com/2022/08/12/synagogue-of-judge-who-approved-trumps-search-warrant-cancels-shabbat-service/
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(RNS) — Threats against the Florida judge who signed the warrant allowing the FBI to search former President Donald Trump’s home earlier this week have led the synagogue where he is a member to cancel Friday’s beachfront service.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart has been the subject of a massive right-wing social media attack after he signed off on a search warrant for Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate Friday (Aug. 5). The judge’s address and other personal information were shared online, and threats on his life were made.
Reinhart is Jewish and a member of Temple Beth David in Palm Beach Gardens, a Conservative synagogue where he also serves on the board of trustees. The synagogue frequently holds Friday night Shabbat services on the beach, described on the website as “the most spiritual Shabbat experience we’ve ever had.”
Friday’s 6:30 p.m. service, led by Cantor Danielle Bensimhon, the synagogue’s leader, was scrapped in the wake of those threats.
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