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Rabbi Fends Off Carjackers Amid Rising Antisemitism

5/29/2025

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In a dramatic turn of events, Rabbi Emanuel Goldfeiz, 62, bravely confronted two masked assailants attempting to carjack him in Baltimore. Armed with a handgun, he successfully scared off the suspects, who are thought to be juveniles. This incident has heightened fears within the Jewish community, already grappling with a surge in antisemitic violence and a troubling rise in carjackings.

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Story summary

In a dramatic turn of events, Rabbi Emanuel Goldfeiz, 62, bravely confronted two masked assailants attempting to carjack him in Baltimore. Armed with a handgun, he successfully scared off the suspects, who are thought to be juveniles. This incident has heightened fears within the Jewish community, already grappling with a surge in antisemitic violence and a troubling rise in carjackings.