Man Charged After Burglarizing Tel Aviv Yeshiva, Stealing Phylacteries and Charity Boxes

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A Tel Aviv man in his 40s has been indicted for breaking into a yeshiva on Rothschild Boulevard and stealing phylacteries, a phone, and charity boxes. The burglary occurred on October 29, 2026, and the suspect was arrested on November 3, 2026. Police have filed charges and requested his detention until the end of legal proceedings.

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A Tel Aviv man was indicted for burglarizing a yeshiva and stealing religious items.
The suspect stole approximately ten pairs of phylacteries valued at 2,500 shekels each.
He also stole a mobile phone, a watch, cash, and a charity box.
The break-in occurred on October 29, 2026, and the suspect was arrested November 3, 2026.
Police filed charges for burglary and theft and requested detention until trial.

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A resident of Tel Aviv, in his 40s, has been indicted for breaking into a yeshiva and stealing religious items and charity funds. The indictment states that on October 29, 2026, around 9:30 PM, the suspect forced open the entrance door of a yeshiva located on Rothschild Boulevard in Tel Aviv. Inside, he stole approximately ten pairs of phylacteries, valued at about 2,500 shekels per pair, a mobile phone worth around 2,000 shekels, a watch, cash, and a charity box containing money.

Following an investigation by police officers, the suspect was identified. He was arrested on November 3, 2026, questioned, and subsequently detained. The Tel Aviv District Police's prosecution unit has filed charges of breaking into a non-residential building and theft, along with a request to detain the suspect until the legal proceedings conclude. The Israel Police stated they will continue to act decisively against property offenses, including burglaries of places of worship, and to prosecute those responsible.