Los Altos Hills, CA – A synagogue in Los Altos was evacuated after they fell victim to a bomb threat swatting hoax on Friday, according to reports.
The Congregation Beth Am had just concluded its Shabbat services when law enforcement arrived and cleared out the campus, the synagogue said.
Congresswoman Anna Eshoo and President of J-Street Jeremy Ben-Ami, a Jewish-American political organization that calls for peaceful talks and solutions between Israel and Palestine, were guest speakers and were in attendance when the bomb threat was placed.
Congregation leaders said the Santa Clara County’s Office suspected the threat to be a hoax.
The congregation received the all-clear around 9 p.m.
Services continued as normal Saturday. Congregation officials said their programs on Sunday will also continue with increased security presence this weekend.
