Chicago, IL - An Uptown synagogue with a congregation primarily comprised of seniors and immigrants from the former Soviet Union was robbed of computers, audio-visual equipment and donated food.
According to Agudas Achim North Shore Congregation, at 5029 N. Kenmore Ave., a neighbor "noticed a well-dressed man standing by the synagogue. She confronted him and was told he was waiting for Rabbi [Philip] Lefkowitz, as he had an appointment with him." However, the Rabbi and his family were at home.
The man turned out, apparently, to be a burglar, who, over the course of several hours, robbed the Synagogue. He removed all the various components of the Synagogue's audio-visual and microphone system, as well as computers and screens. Additionally he made off with a great deal of food donated to the congregation by the Chicago Maot Chitim Campaign (Passover Charitable Fund) to provide for the dinners and kiddush for the congregation.
The synagogue is now seeking support to purchase a new audio-visual and microphone system, the release says. [cbs2]