Vandals broke into Kol Haneshamna, a prominent egalitarian synagogue in Jerusalem, for the fourth time within a month, this time during Yom Kippur morning. The incident occurred sometime between the conclusion of Kol Nidre services on Sunday night and the start of Monday morning prayers, according to Rabbi Oded Mazor. During Neilah services later that evening, Mazor announced that a Pride flag displayed in the sanctuary had been taken by the intruders.

This latest attack follows a series of incidents targeting the reform synagogue, which has long been a well-known institution in the city. In recent weeks, Kol Haneshamna has been subjected to multiple acts of vandalism, including broken windows and egg-throwing. Most recently, during Rosh Hashanah services last week, a group of Jewish youth wearing kippot reportedly threw eggs at the building.

The repeated attacks have raised concerns within Jerusalem’s diverse religious communities. Addressing the congregation at the conclusion of Monday’s Yom Kippur service, Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Yossi Havilio condemned the vandalism. “We want this shul to be safe. We want it to be free,” he said. “Any attack against any synagogue is an attack against all of us.”

Authorities have not yet released details on investigations into the incidents, and it remains unclear whether arrests have been made. The synagogue continues to serve its congregation despite the disruptions, highlighting ongoing tensions surrounding religious pluralism in Jerusalem.