Rabbi attacked outside Bergenfield home sparks outrage ahead of Jewish holiday Dan Alexander Published: October 6, 2025 Rabbi Avraham Wein

🚨Teaneck Rabbi Avraham Wein was assaulted outside his home

🚨The assault happened three days before the Jewish holiday of Sukkot

🚨Bergen County leaders condemned the attack, calling it hateful

BERGENFIELD — A Teaneck rabbi was assaulted outside his Bergenfield home early Sunday afternoon, according to police.

Jeffrey Zicchinella, 40, was driving on Sussex Road when he passed the rabbi, got out of his vehicle and began fighting with him, according to Bergenfield Police Chief Mustafa Rabboh. A resident came to the rabbi’s aide during the assault and suffered minor injuries along with the rabbi.

The Ridgefield Park suspect was arrest

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