Low in Tel Aviv: Burst into Yeshiva and Stole 10 Pairs of Tefillin | Documentation

A Tel Aviv resident in his 40s was charged with breaking into a yeshiva on Rothschild Boulevard and stealing about ten pairs of tefillin worth tens of thousands of shekels, a charity box, and cash. The police filed an indictment and requested his detention until the end of proceedings.

An indictment was filed against a Tel Aviv resident in his 40s, suspected of breaking into a yeshiva on Rothschild Boulevard in the city and stealing about ten pairs of tefillin worth tens of thousands of shekels, a charity box, and cash. The incident occurred on 29.10.26 at around 21:30. The suspect forced open the entrance door of the yeshiva and stole, in addition to the tefillin, a mobile phone, a watch, and cash. Following the report, police investigators began operations to locate the suspect, and on 3.11.26 he was arrested. The Tel Aviv District Police Prosecution Unit filed an indictment for breaking into a non-residential building and theft, and requested his detention until the end of proceedings. The police stated that they will continue to act decisively against property crimes, especially break-ins at places of worship.