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Frightening Text Messages Being Forwarded Around NY Jews:EXCLUSIVE FREEPER UPDATE INCLUDED
Yeshiva World News ^ | Jan 2, 2009 and Jan 5, 2009 | Yehuda Drudgestein - YWN

Posted on 01/05/2009 4:12:38 PM PST by RaceBannon

UPDATED - ALERT - Frightening Text Messages Being Forwarded Around NY Jews January 2, 2009 3:00PM EST: [UPDATE BELOW] With the situation in Gaza deteriorating by the day, and anti-semitism rampant around the world, thousands of NY Jews were frightened upon receiving the following text message which has been going around on Friday afternoon:

“A Jewish woman gave a tip to a Muslim taxi driver and out of appreciation he warned her not to go to Manhattan next week Wednesday.”

YWN has reached out to high-ranking members of the NYPD, and have stated that although they received the same text message, “there are no credible threats to be concerned about - and don’t even know where this text message originated from”.

The only message that they do have for the public is the same message that they have been saying since 9/11. That message is “always be aware of your surroundings, be vigilant, and if you see anything suspicious contact the police department immediately to report what you have seen”.

UPDATE 3:50PM EST: YWN has just spoken with NYS Assemblyman Dov Hikind who tells us that he has received various reports regarding this ‘threat’ and has personally contacted the FBI who is currently investigating them.

He thanked YWN for our alert to calm the public, and echoed the call for calm and vigilance at anytime and any location. “If you see something, say something,” Hikind said.

“The FBI and the NYPD take these types of threats very seriously, and investigate them thoroughly to ensure the safety of the public.”

May Hashem protect us from no harm - no matter where in the world we are located.

IMPORTANT NOTE: YWN offers three different options (all free, of course) for keeping in touch with the news as it happens. Should you wish to receive breaking updates via SMS text message (in the USA), or two different email alert options, please click HERE to sign up - and join the already tens of thousands of subscribers.

(Yehuda Drudgestein - YWN)


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; News/Current Events; US: New Jersey; US: New York; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: deaththreat; flashmob; hoax; manhattan; masshysteria; nyc; panic; taxi; terror; terrorism; testingthewires; urbanlegends
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To: Crystal Cove

BOO!


261 posted on 01/05/2009 7:38:36 PM PST by Palladin (When will Bill Ayers start bombing buildings again?)
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To: RaceBannon

BUMP!


262 posted on 01/05/2009 7:40:29 PM PST by PGalt
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To: PennsylvaniaMom

Thanks for the info Race.

PennMom
January 6th is the Feast of the Epiphany.


263 posted on 01/05/2009 7:42:47 PM PST by sweetiepiezer (I have a Pal in Sarah)
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To: freeperfromnj

What’s your take on the level of security around the city?


264 posted on 01/05/2009 7:43:30 PM PST by ladyjane
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To: RaceBannon

Race, I don’t know anyone in NYC except you, so the only thing I can do is keep you and all NYC in my prayers. Be careful.


265 posted on 01/05/2009 7:45:10 PM PST by CH3CN
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To: MHGinTN

Okay, then why make the distinction if the fact isn’t relevant or is coincidental? If they woman was a black Baptist or a white Catholic, is that supposed to connote something else?


266 posted on 01/05/2009 7:47:18 PM PST by Doohickey (The more cynical you become, the better off you'll be.)
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To: RaceBannon

I appreciate your coming forward with your personal experiences through people you know, and the other information. Whether it was a hoax by taxi drivers, or a real threat which is prevented, or something happens, we may not know (except for the third possibility).

It makes me ashamed that so many members here are trashing you like this.

Other freepers who may learn about possible threats from people they know will think twice about posting anything after seeing the offensive treatment you’re receiving.


267 posted on 01/05/2009 7:47:45 PM PST by little jeremiah (Leave illusion, come to the truth. Leave the darkness, come to the light.)
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To: Palladin; Ron Jeremy
Thanks for the info. It is a serious issue. We know the bloodlust of demon possessed mooselimbs is hot and screaming for satiation, it just remains to be seen how they will try to sate it. Mooselimbs are primitives living in the modern era. I wonder what Margaret Meade would think of these bloodsuckers?... Retrogressed from Neanderthals?
268 posted on 01/05/2009 7:47:48 PM PST by MHGinTN (Believing they cannot be deceived, they cannot be convinced when they are deceived.)
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To: combat_boots

In Sanskrit, “asura” means “demon” or literally, “ungodly”. Interesting.


269 posted on 01/05/2009 7:53:31 PM PST by little jeremiah (Leave illusion, come to the truth. Leave the darkness, come to the light.)
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To: little jeremiah; RaceBannon

I agree little jeremiah. Not only is it disrespectful of the author but it discourages others from passing on information.

Some freepers just want to be critical. Remember the threads last year predicting the housing crisis. Some freepers totally trashed those who had first hand knowledge of the mortgage situation and were warning of the foreclosure problems.


270 posted on 01/05/2009 7:54:55 PM PST by ladyjane
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To: RaceBannon
Tip:

Never, EVER, buy bagels made by hairy muslims.

Just sayin'.....................

271 posted on 01/05/2009 7:55:42 PM PST by Thumper1960 (A modern so-called "Conservative" is a shadow of a wisp of a vertebrate human being.)
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To: Tennessee_Bob

you know I cant give you names

but, you say you know these people, ask them yourself

did they receive specific incidents of persons telling this story, with cab numbers?

I can confirm what I was told if my friend is willing to talk

but call your friends and tell them what I wrote and ask if any reports came in

remember, I did not speak of the texting, but the cabbies, and some influential people reported it to my friend and Police


272 posted on 01/05/2009 7:55:57 PM PST by RaceBannon (We have sown the wind, but we will reap the whirlwind. NObama. Not my president.)
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To: justa-hairyape

Well—it seems to have “come up” in a lot of conversations...........how many people did these cabbies give this message to?


273 posted on 01/05/2009 7:55:59 PM PST by basil (Outlaw gun free zones!)
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To: Cementjungle
I doubt any Muslim in the know would warn a Jewish woman.

You may doubt. Others may not.

Opinions are like posteriors.....everyone has one, many of them smell bad.

274 posted on 01/05/2009 7:59:52 PM PST by Thumper1960 (A modern so-called "Conservative" is a shadow of a wisp of a vertebrate human being.)
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To: RaceBannon

Orthodox Jews seem to be taking it very seriously. In light of the Gaza situation, Hamas sympathizers in NYC may want to do more than just wave signs and shout outside the Israeli Embassy.


275 posted on 01/05/2009 8:00:09 PM PST by Palladin (When will Bill Ayers start bombing buildings again?)
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To: FReepaholic

Dude....you’ve had too much to drink. Take a nap.


276 posted on 01/05/2009 8:02:45 PM PST by Thumper1960 (A modern so-called "Conservative" is a shadow of a wisp of a vertebrate human being.)
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To: basil
They apparently have Ashura processions around the world on that holiday. This year it will be on January 7th. Last year they actually had a procession in New York in January. A rather graphic video with blood is linked below from You Tube. Viewer beware.

Ashura New York January 2008

277 posted on 01/05/2009 8:08:01 PM PST by justa-hairyape
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To: Palladin
For fanatics to stab someone to death for daring to "disrespect" their moon-god's pedophile "prophet", there can never be too much of a stretch for anything they'd do.

I'd say that the Left and jihadists, both violent creatures at heart, would do anything to inflict pain, damage and death should they feel the urge.

278 posted on 01/05/2009 8:10:40 PM PST by Thumper1960 (A modern so-called "Conservative" is a shadow of a wisp of a vertebrate human being.)
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To: PennsylvaniaMom

Is not January 6 the 12th day of Christmas?


279 posted on 01/05/2009 8:12:26 PM PST by 9YearLurker
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To: dynachrome
The key will be how many muzzie cab drivers are on “vacation” starting Tuesday...

Our anti-terrorists units should watch for unusual patterns like cab drivers not showing up for work - etc.

280 posted on 01/05/2009 8:14:44 PM PST by GOPJ (GM's market value is a third of Bed, Bath and Beyond. Why is GM "too big to fail"? Steyn)
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