Jewish Chicagoan recounts being shot on way to synagogue
During the hearing on antisemitism held by the Chicago Commission on Human Relations Monday, one Jewish Chicagoan shared a harrowing story of being shot while on his way to synagogue last year
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During the hearing on antisemitism held by the Chicago Commission on Human Relations Monday, one Jewish Chicagoan shared a harrowing story of being shot while on his way to synagogue last year
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