Israeli flag burned outside Tenafly temple days before start of Jewish High Holidays

Authorities say someone tried to burn an Israeli flag, and the damage was discovered Tuesday morning.

News 12 Staff

Sep 17, 2025, 4:55 PM

Updated 1 hr ago

Share:

Police in Tenafly are investigating a possible case of vandalism outside a synagogue on Engle Street.
Authorities say someone tried to burn an Israeli flag, and the damage was discovered Tuesday morning.
The Jewish holiday Rosh Hashana will be celebrated on Monday night.
Investigators are working to determine when the incident happened.