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  • Rabbi Attacked by Soccer Fans in Vienna

    09/01/2012 11:56:44 PM PDT · by Nachum · 20 replies
    INN ^ | 9/1/12 | staff
    A rabbi was attacked over the weekend in Vienna, Austria, by local soccer fans. According to local media reports, the fans, who were on their way to a game, met Rabbi Schlomo Hoffmeister and screamed at him, “Move, Jew - Jews out, Heil Hitler.” According to the rabbi, they also saluted with the Nazi salute. Rabbi Hoffmeister claimed that police officers standing nearby refused to intervene. When he asked for their help, they reportedly replied, “It’s just soccer.” Local police later said they will investigate the claims and will work to catch both the police officers and the fans who...