Rome – Italian Jewish Community In Shock Over Murder Of Synagogue Member

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    The Jewish community gathers in front of the house where Rafi was murderedRome, Italy – A Jewish retiree was murdered in Rome at the same time that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was visiting the Italian capital.

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    According to Italian news agency, 74-year-old Raphael Cohen was stabbed in his chest on Monday night on Via Lanciani in the Nomentano quarter. His body was found at the entrance to the building where he resided.

    Cohen, filled a central role at the local synagogue – was a well known figure in the Jewish community. “It was only yesterday that I saw him at the synagogue,” a friend of the victim said. “He was appreciated by everyone; we don’t understand why he was murdered.”

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    Phineas
    Phineas
    12 years ago

    Europe is a cess pool.

    TLERMA
    TLERMA
    12 years ago

    Baruch Dayan Ha-Emet, May G-d rescue us from this great and terrible Galut

    12 years ago

    Hashem yinkom dumoi