Houston Synagogue and Jewish School Close Due to Unspecified Threats
Congregation Beth Israel, a Reform synagogue, and the Shlenker School, a preschool and elementary school in Houston, Texas, closed their shared campus on Wednesday following unspecified threats. The threats were communicated to the Houston Police Department, which informed the Jewish institutions. The Shlenker School announced the closure as a precautionary measure, while the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston stated that there is no perceived risk to the broader Jewish community. Local law enforcement agencies have increased patrols around Jewish institutions in the area. The nature of the threats has not been disclosed, and the situation remains under investigation.