
On Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at approximately 8:40AM, our agency was alerted to an incident of vandalism at Temple Sinai, located at 1 Engle Street. Patrol officers responded and spoke with representatives from the Temple who pointed out a defaced Israeli flag located on the southeast corner of their property. Patrol officers observed an Israeli flag that had damage consistent with burn marks and or being melted by a flame source. Officers spoke with representatives of Temple Sinai who were working to narrow down a potential time frame for when the damage occurred. This matter is under investigation by the Tenafly Police Department detective bureau. If you have any information related to this incident, please call (201) 568-5100. Thank you.