Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Car Crashes into Jewish Headquarters in New York
A driver named Dan Sohail crashed his car into the back of a big building where a Jewish religious group called Chabad Lubavitch has their main office.
This happened in New York City on a Wednesday night.
No one got hurt, but the police are checking if it was because the driver didn't like the people inside.
The driver was caught by the police.
The building is very old and looks like a castle, and it's where the Chabad Lubavitch group does a lot of their important work.
People are upset and worried about why this happened.
The incident occurred while thousands of Lubavitch Jews were gathered to celebrate an important anniversary.
A motorist named Dan Sohail crashed his car into the rear entrance of the Chabad Lubavitch World Headquarters in Brooklyn, New York.
The incident occurred around 8:45 PM local time on Wednesday night.
No injuries were reported, but the police are investigating it as a potential hate crime.
The driver of the car was arrested by the New York City Police.
The Chabad Lubavitch World Headquarters is a Gothic revival structure located at 770 Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights, and the incident occurred during a significant gathering to mark the 75th anniversary of Rabbi Menachem Schneerson’s installation as leader of the movement.
- Who
- Dan Sohail (driver)
- What
- Car crash into the rear entrance of the Chabad Lubavitch World Headquarters
- When
- Wednesday night at 8:45 PM local time
- Where
- 770 Eastern Parkway, Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York
- Why
- Unknown, but being investigated as a potential hate crime
Community Support
Investigation Concerns
Community Response
Community Support
Chabad leaders thanked the mayor for his swift response and condemnation of violence against Jewish New Yorkers.
Investigation Concerns
Some community members expressed concerns about the safety of Jewish institutions and the need for increased security.
- Location
- 770 Eastern Parkway, Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York
- Time of Incident
- 8:45 PM local time
- Injuries
- None reported
- Investigation Status
- Being investigated as a potential hate crime
- Driver Status
- Arrested
- Suspect's Name
- Dan Sohail
- Event Occasion
- 75th anniversary of Rabbi Menachem Schneerson’s installation as leader of the movement
