Rabbi attacked at Vienna menorah lighting
A CHABAD rabbi was attacked after presiding over a public Chanukah menorah lighting in Vienna.
VIENNA — A Chabad rabbi was attacked after presiding over a public Chanukah menorah lighting in Vienna.
The assailant who punched Rabbi Dov Gruzman and bit off part of the rabbi’s finger following the lighting on December 12 in Stephansplatz Square was Muslim, according to reports.
Gruzman, principal of the Lauder Chabad High School in Vienna, underwent a partial amputation of his finger, Chabad.org reported.
More than 1000 people were in attendance at the menorah lighting.
Security has been increased at public menorah lightings in the city, according to Chabad.org.
JTA
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