Last Saturday morning, two stalwart members of our community, Raphy and Rivka Nissel, were walking to shul for Shabbat services, when they were suddenly set upon by a violent stranger.

Source: https://www.algemeiner.com/2023/12/15/latest-attack-on-jews-in-beverly-hills-proves-we-cant-trust-others-with-our-safety/

Nissel, who was accompanied by his wife, had no prior acquaintance with his attacker.

Source: https://www.jewishpress.com/news/police-news/beverly-hills-synagogue-baal-koreh-assaulted-shabbat-morning/2023/12/11/

Raphal Nissel said he became “enraged” at the thought that they might be targeted for being Jewish.

Source: https://krdo.com/news/2023/12/11/suspect-facing-hate-crime-and-assault-charges-in-alleged-antisemitic-attack-in-beverly-hills-police-say/