The news story below doesn’t say it, of course, but it is clear from the surveillance video that these guys are Muslims — or at least the guy with the luxurious beard and shaved head is. And of course, even as it is bound as a matter of policy to deny it, the jihadis frequently target Jews, as we saw recently in Paris and Copenhagen. Accordingly, the NYPD has stepped up patrols around synagogues and Jewish institutions. “NYPD steps up patrols after two ‘suspicious’ men attempt to enter multiple synagogues in Brooklyn,” by Andrea Cavallier, WPIX, March 8, 2015 (thanks to Jerk Chicken):
BROOKLYN (PIX11) — The NYPD’s anti-terrorism unit is stepping up patrol in Brooklyn after police say two suspicious men attempted to enter a synagogue in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn Saturday.
According to the NYPD, the incident happened Saturday around 4:15 p.m. when two men attempted to enter the Beth Yaakob synagogue located at 1801 Ocean Parkway.
The two were spotted looking at the surveillance camera and taking photographs of the front of the building, NYPD says.
A security guard patrolling outside the synagogue approached the two men and asked them to leave. They left in a blue Honda Accord. Police were told by other witnesses that the two men were also seen in front of another synagogue on Ocean Parkway about an hour later.
Councilman David Greenfield took to Twitter to urge people to look out for the two suspects.
The NYPD has stepped up patrol at local synagogues and Jewish institutions.
“I urge everyone to stay calm but remain cautious,” said Assemblyman Dov Hikind. “The NYPD’s anti-terrorism unit is taking this matter very seriously and doing everything that they should in light of a potential threat. If anyone has any information, they are urged to contact the police immediately.”

David, Thailand says
Staged controversy; Plausible, innocent though suspicious conduct that could result in a lawsuit if a member of the public says or does the wrong thing, or a Jihadi death binge if they have been sufficiently intimidated into silence.
somehistory says
Scoping out the territory, casing. Seeing who, if anyone, comes at their approach and how long it takes. Since they learn lying at their mosques, probably had a *story* ready in case someone questioned what they were doing.
Oliver says
I used to live in Brooklyn.
Ocean Parkway was and is an expensive area.
But, 4;15 on a Sat-?
Makes no sensee.
Too late for morning prayers; too early for evening prayers.
blake says
is that a cop at the end of the video in the green jacket?
Rob says
If he is a cop or security guard why wasn’t a statement about the conversation obtained?
Something not right here.
jorge says
Maybe they just wanted to learn more about judaism.
Joe says
These are exactly the types of things we learned to report in our terror prevention workshop.
shabeer_hassan says
PROTECTION OF NON MUSLIM
Non Muslim (dhimmi) was protected: Jew agreed:
Muslim :: Book 30 : Hadith 5853
The Jew went to Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) and said: Abu’l-Qasim, I am a Dhimmi and (thus need your protection) by a covenant, and added: Such and such person has given a blow upon my face. Thereupon Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: Why did you give a blow on his face? He said: Allah’s Messenger, this man said: By Him Who chose Moses (peace be upon him) amongst mankind, whereas you are living amongst us. Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) became angry and signs of anger could be seen on his face, and then said: Don’t make distinction amongst the Prophets of Allah.
Bukhari :: Book 5 :: Volume 57 :: Hadith 50
I also recommend him concerning Allah’s and His Apostle’s protectees (i.e. Dhimmis) to fulfill their contracts and to fight for them and not to overburden them with what is beyond their ability.”
Bukhari :: Book 9 :: Volume 83 :: Hadith 52
Narrated Abu Said Al-Khudri:
A Jew whose face had been slapped (by someone), came to the Prophet and said, “O Muhammad! A man from your Ansari companions slapped me. ” The Prophet said, “Call him”. They called him and the Prophet asked him, “Why did you slap his face?” He said, “O Allah’s Apostle! While I was passing by the Jews, I heard him saying, ‘By Him Who chose Moses above all the human beings.’ I said (protestingly), ‘Even above Muhammad?’ So I became furious and slapped him.” The Prophet said, “Do not give me preference to other prophets, for the people will become unconscious on the Day of Resurrection and I will be the first to gain conscious, and behold, I will Find Moses holding one of the pillars of the Throne (of Allah). Then I will not know whether he has become conscious before me or he has been exempted because of his unconsciousness at the mountain (during his worldly life) which he received.”
Bukhari :: Book 4 :: Volume 55 :: Hadith 626
Muslim :: Book 30 : Hadith 5853
8: 72. Verily, those who believed, and emigrated and strove hard and fought with their property and their lives in the Cause of Allah as well as those who gave (them) asylum and help, – these are (all) allies to one another. And as to those who believed but did not emigrate (to you O Muhammad SAW), you owe no duty of protection to them until they emigrate, but if they seek your help in religion, it is your duty to help them except against a people with whom you have a treaty of mutual alliance, and Allah is the All-Seer of what you do.
shosh7154 says
Have you looked at the last 1400 years of your peaceful Islamic history ? How about the last three months ?
David says
This proves absolutely nothing. The Jewish person in question named himself “Dhimmi” which means that individual had already accepted the second-class status attributed to non-Muslims under the Caliph rule. If that person had not submitted themselves to Muslim domination and rule, would the response have been the same? Would I be afforded that level of protection as a faithful Christian who refused to pay the Jhizya and submit to become Dhimmi? Or would I be treated as an infidel, punished, and shown the harshness of “Allah’s” displeasure with “polytheists and hypocrites”?
What is your response to the multiple passages in the Koran ordering and ordaining violence against ALL non-Muslims? 9:30-35, for instance?
If the only way to be granted the “peace” of Islam is to submit to the rule of Islam, then I will take war EVERY day. I will not submit. I will not submit to Islam. I will not submit to the Caliph. I am a free and independent Christian who believes totally and fully in the divinity of Christ and the holy Trinity of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
Truth is my sword and righteousness my breastplate. Contend with me if you will, but I refuse to allow you to lie about my faith, or yours.
Jones Gore says
Dhimmi means protected…how is that second class? It means he is allowed to live his life according to his religion or whatever determines how he lives.
shosh7154 says
Compare the reports concerning islam from every news outlet today with the term Dhimmi and list the events where this application is evident.
davidgold says
Dhimmi by its very definition is oppressive. It assumes that non-Muslims MUST live under Muslim sovereignty. How would Muslims feel if Jews created Muslim dhimmis and forced them to pay the jizya and other forms of humiliation.
mortimer says
CASING THE JOINT? Or were they ready to act?
No one knows if the men were armed or not. Unfortunately, we must wait until the attack is under way before we can arrest someone. By that time, deaths or maimings or property damage may have occurred.
Hiring fulltime security is an onerous cost. If this is huge price we must all pay to have Muslims in our desirable Western societies, why even have Muslims in them? We need to do cost/benefit analysis of the price of having Islam in the world.
shosh7154 says
Excellent analogy and perfect solution. There is only one G-d and His name 453 times in the Bible is G-d of Israel. It is written: You shall have no others gods before ME.
Julia says
I am surprised and relieved that this caused such a stir. We all know that Muslims target Jewish people/synagogues/cemetaries/kosher delis etc.etc. etc. but nobody is allowed to say that out loud. This is “profiling,” at its finest, and I am shocked this made the news because profiling is such a big no-no in the age of political correctness. These guys just took a picture, if they were hipsters (without the beards, of course lol) nobody would think twice about it. If they weren’t obvious Muslims, you could extend the benefit of doubt and think they were just there to explore the world they live in and admire the architecture or whatever. But, Muslims are so entrenched in Jew hatred and violence against the Jewish community that you can’t afford to give Muslims the benefit of doubt, or people die. That’s the truth, that’s reality. I am so glad this made the news, this activity was suspicious and worthy of investigation for the public safety. And, Muslim groups are far more interested in whining they are victims of profiling and discrimination than they are about preventing the loss of innocent lives in the name of Islam.
Bob says
The laws in NYC should be updated to allow carrying arms. When guns are banned/very difficult to obtain, only criminals will have arms. Rav Kahane was right.
Ruby says
Scary stuff. So blatant. Wonder what their purpose was? Intimidation, publicity??
Guess the fact that he hasn’t shaved the beard is a good sign. Worry when there’s a white patch where the beard was…. signal of upcoming mission