Boulder Synagogue Firebombed: Holocaust Survivor Among Injured

Boulder Synagogue Firebombing: Holocaust Survivor Among Injured On June 3, 2025, a firebombing attack targeted Congregation Bonai Shalom in Boulder, Colorado, injuring six members of the Jewish community. The attack, which authorities are investigating as a hate crime, has sent shockwaves through the community and renewed concerns about antisemitism. One of the victims is an 88-year-old woman, a Holocaust survivor, who suffered burns in the attack. Rabbi Marc Soloway, the leader of Congregation Bonai Shalom, spoke to NBC News about the incident. "For someone who survived the Holocaust to now have an attack that was targeting Jewish people," he said, his voice heavy with emotion, "can you imagine the trauma that that reactivates?" The attack is particularly poignant given the victims' history and the recent rise in antisemitic incidents. The community is rallying together to support the injured and to condemn the act of violence. While the physical wounds are healing, the emotional scars will likely remain for a long time. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing struggle against hate and intolerance. The investigation into the attack is ongoing, and authorities are working to bring the perpetrators to justice.