US president says 'silence is complicity' in face of rising Jew hatred; candle-lighting prayer led by rabbi who helped congregants escape hostage crisis at Texas synagogue

Charlie Cytron-Walker says decision still haunts him during testimony before US House panel, revealing dread over need to take steps that might make synagogues less inviting

Special agent, rabbi reveal new details about final moments of standoff at Congregation Beth Israel, say both took 'near simultaneous plans of action' as situation deteriorated

Charlie Cytron-Walker says attention should be on congregation's attempts to work through hostage trauma, not his departure from Beth Israel and other strife bubbling to surface

Congregation Beth Israel begins healing process with support from Christian and Muslim neighbors, along with 24,000 watching online, overwhelming synagogue rabbi with emotion

Recalling 'terrifying' final moments of standoff, Charlie Cytron-Walker says he checked to see the other hostages with him were ready before springing into action, fleeing

Congregation chairman appears to downplay antisemitic motive, calling attack 'random act of violence,' rabbi credits security training with giving hostages awareness when to flee

Malik Faisal Akram's family condemns his actions, apologizes to victims, says he suffered from mental health issues; president: suspect apparently got weapon 'on the street'

In first public comments, synagogue Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker expresses gratitude for 'all of the vigils and prayers and love and support,' as well as to law enforcement officers

Friends and acquaintances describe a Jewish leader in Texas whose wholehearted dedication to community life and interfaith work earned him friends everywhere