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Jewish News 24 · Aug 24, 2026

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Surfside Mayor Shlomo Danzinger said Monday, the man accused of beating a visibly Jewish man last weekm had previously harassed Jews in the area, including allegedly chasing and threatening people near The Shul of Bal Harbour. Danzinger told VIN News that the accused man’s employer did the right thing by terminating him after learning of the incident. He said he hopes the Florida attorney general’s office will take the case seriously and pursue it as a hate crime. Danzinger, who is Jewish, said local law enforcement responded immediately and that the community remains committed to ensuring Surfside is safe for everyone.

Surfside Mayor Shlomo Danzinger said Monday, the man accused of beating a visibly Jewish man last weekm had previously harassed Jews in the area, including allegedly chasing and threatening people near The Shul of Bal Harbour. Danzinger told VIN News that the accused man’s employer did the right thing by terminating him after learning of the incident. He said he hopes the Florida attorney general’s office will take the case seriously and pursue it as a hate crime. Danzinger, who is Jewish, said local law enforcement responded immediately and that the community remains committed to ensuring Surfside is safe for everyone.

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