Two Teenagers from Bnei Brak Charged with Stealing Silverware Worth 100,000 Shekels from Rabbi's Room

Two teenagers aged 14 and 16 from Bnei Brak have been indicted for a series of burglaries across the city, including breaking into a synagogue and stealing silverware valued at approximately 100,000 shekels. The indictment was filed on Monday by the Tel Aviv District Juvenile Prosecution Unit, which also requested that the suspects remain under house arrest until the conclusion of legal proceedings.

The investigation, led by the Bnei Brak-Ramat Gan police station, began after three reports of break-ins in recent months. Evidence collected during the inquiry identified the two minors as suspects. According to the indictment, in June the teenagers entered a synagogue on Aharonovitch Street, broke into the rabbi's room, forced open a safe, and stole valuable silver items.

Earlier, in May, the suspects allegedly broke into a residence on Yarden Street, smashing a window to enter the secretary's office and stealing cash and a checkbook. In April, they reportedly entered a supermarket on Aharonovitch Street and stole snacks and canned drinks. The stolen silverware was recovered and returned to the synagogue.

The charges include burglary of a place of worship and residence, joint theft, breaking and entering a non-residential building, intentional property damage, and criminal trespassing. The prosecution's request to keep the teenagers under house arrest is pending court approval.