Unholy: Two Jews on the News Yom Kippur Terror attack in Manchester, UK
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Oct 2, 2025 In the wake of a tragic Yom Kippur terror attack in Manchester, the hosts share their emotional reactions and personal experiences during the service. They discuss the swift police response and the resilience of the community, highlighting the importance of security measures that limited casualties. Rising fears of antisemitism and the implications for British Jewish life are examined, alongside calls for unity and understanding in these challenging times. A commitment to continuity in faith services stands as a powerful act of defiance.
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Synagogue Whispered News During Yom Kippur
- Jonathan Freedland recounts hearing whispered news of a Manchester synagogue attack while at Yom Kippur services in Britain.
- He describes the immediate shock and the déjà vu of war-time anxiety returning to the synagogue experience.
Security Likely Limited The Casualties
- Security measures and trained community responses likely prevented a much larger massacre, according to officials.
- Police arrived within minutes and neutralised the attacker, and the suspect's vest proved not viable on inspection.
Attacker Identified; Vest Was Not Viable
- Police named the attacker as a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent, Jihad al-Shami.
- Authorities examined a suspected suicide vest which proved not viable, suggesting the attacker wanted to terrify or cause more harm than achieved.
