https://pjmedia.com/phyllischesler/2009/10/29/open-season-on-jews-two-men-shot-at-prayer-in-los-angeles/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 11:33:37 -0400<![CDATA[Early this morning, as Jewish men gathered for their morning prayers, a lone gunman entered the Adat Yeshurun Valley synagogue in North Hollywood (or entered it’s parking lot) and, without saying a word, shot and wounded two men. The gunman, described as an African-American teenager wearing a hood, apparently fled. (By the next day, police claimed they were not certain if the shooter was African-American). At first, they arrested an African-American man who resembled the ostensible description of the shooter; they have since released him. The police are calling this a “hate crime” since no other motive appears to have been involved. (The police have subsequently said that they are not sure of the motive). Thankfully, the wounded men, Maor Ben-Nissan and Allen Lasry, were hospitalized and will recover. (Thank you Dymphna for posting their names here).]]>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:19:01 -0400<![CDATA[Phyllis Chesler]]>https://pjmedia.com/phyllis-chesler/2009/10/29/open-season-on-jews-two-men-shot-at-prayer-in-los-angeles-n104365