Thursday, February 5 2026

Hoax Threat Triggers Police Response at Hamilton Synagogue

Beth Israel Congregation, a conservative synagogue in Hamilton, received an emailed bomb threat on Monday, Dec. 29, prompting a police response and a full sweep of the building. No device was found.  Police said additional Jewish institutions in the region received similar emails. Those locations were also cleared with no threats discovered.

Holding Hope Together

When the Jewish Federation announced “Holding Hope Together as the Hostages Return,” people came. Because we needed to be in a room with other Jews who get it.