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Jewish News 24 · Aug 16, 2026

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The man accused of storming into Manhattan’s Central Synagogue during Shabbat services allegedly told police that Jewish worshippers were “swine” and “fake Jews,” prosecutors said at his arraignment Saturday night. According to a New York Post report, Larry Montes, 46, of the Bronx, was ordered held on $10,000 cash bail or $30,000 bond after appearing in Manhattan Criminal Court. Prosecutors had sought substantially higher bail. The suspect is scheduled to return to court Aug. 20.

The man accused of storming into Manhattan’s Central Synagogue during Shabbat services allegedly told police that Jewish worshippers were “swine” and “fake Jews,” prosecutors said at his arraignment Saturday night. According to a New York Post report, Larry Montes, 46, of the Bronx, was ordered held on $10,000 cash bail or $30,000 bond after appearing in Manhattan Criminal Court. Prosecutors had sought substantially higher bail. The suspect is scheduled to return to court Aug. 20.

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