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We are grateful that all the hostages held in the Colleyville, Texas synagogue were released unharmed, with appreciation to first responders. The event, following the deadly attacks on the synagogues in Pittsburgh, 2018, and Poway, CA, 2019 is a painful reminder of the fact that Jewish institutions in America are at risk for terrorist attacks. The surge of historically high levels of antisemitism and the proliferation of anti-Jewish hate online poses a danger not only to Jews but to the very fabric of democracy.