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Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker and three others find themselves hostages when a stranger disrupts a typical Saturday morning at Congregation Beth Israel Synagogue Directed by award-winning filmmaker Dani Menkin this gripping real-life drama documentary unfolds over an 11-hour standoff testing their resilience and courage in unimaginable ways This event will feature a screening of Colleyville followed by a panel discussion between the heroic survivors of the terror incident Rabbi Cytron-Walker award-winning filmmaker Natalie Marciano and moderator director of the USC Shoah Foundation Countering Antisemitism Laboratory RSVP Today Digital Accessibility | Accessibility Guidelines Colleyville Garden Club Plant Sale April 26 Colleyville Garden Club will be holding its annual PLANT SALE on Saturday and tried and true plants grown in the yards of our club members Tarrant County Master Gardeners will be in attendance to answer any of your questions Colleyville Garden Club is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization Proceeds will benefit beautification projects throughout the community Visit ColleyvilleGardenClub.org for more information Construction on Tinker Road will continue through October with the westbound lane closed for the duration (Heather McCullough/Community Impact Newspaper) For any action to be taken on regulating e-bikes and scooters in Colleyville an ordinance needs to be drafted and brought before City Council One of the races on the ballot for some Tarrant County voters is for Grapevine City Council Metroplex residents are going to want to keep an eye on this season's "American Idol." Colleyville's Landry Champlin, a former Miss Southlake announced she will be part of the iconic show's 23rd season Champlin already has quite the performance resume she won Overall Talent and a $1,000 scholarship for her rendition of Frank Sinatra's “That’s Life” in the preliminary rounds for Miss Texas and Miss Texas’ Outstanding Teen competitions Champlin finished in the top 5 at the Miss Texas competition for six consecutive years and was first runner-up in 2021 and 2022 She has also been named Miss Colleyville and Miss Plano recently wrapped up a run with the show “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” in Sarasota and performed in “Rock of Ages” at the Sharon Playhouse in Connecticut and produced an Elvis Presley show at 54 Below in New York A new development in Colleyville would include three buildings with 23 suites averaging 3,600 square feet The luxury garages are located adjacent to the Villas at Oak Pointe and could break ground in 12-18 months The construction timeline on Jackson Road Bridge has been extended by roughly six months from the original estimated completion date The last thing a rabbi expects to hear in his synagogue on Saturday is the click of a gun But that’s exactly what happened to Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker as he led services at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville That morning, Rabbi Cytron-Walker welcomed in a man he thought might be homeless, offering him warmth and a cup of tea. Instead, Malik Faisal Akram pulled out a gun, taking the rabbi and several congregants hostage for nearly 11 terrifying hours. The jaw-dropping documentary “Colleyville,” directed by award-winning Israeli filmmaker Dani Menkin, captures the intensity of that day thanks to a rare stroke of circumstance: the Shabbat service was being live streamed over Zoom This allowed Menkin to incorporate real-time footage showing the horror inside the synagogue — scenes of Cytron-Walker rubbing his head in despair and a hostage kneeling in fear of execution Rabbi Cytron-Walker recounted how he ultimately saved lives by throwing a chair at Akram distracting him long enough for three hostages to escape just moments before FBI agents stormed in and killed the terrorist Unpacking Israeli History is hitting the road Subscribe to the newsletter to know when tickets go live Despite his brave actions and the instant fame that followed Cytron-Walker resists being labeled a hero “That’s not how I think of myself,” Cytron-Walker told Unpacked Not only because of the rabbi’s actions while held hostage for 11 hours but for how he continues to talk about the importance of interfaith work and hospitality to all “I see him as a hero and an inspiring person for what he did,” Menkin told Unpacked. “What inspires me is he kept his values it’s astonishing how composed Cytron-Walker remains even slowly getting the pizza in a way where the terrorist could see him so he would not be agitated He credits his calm to six active shooter training sessions he took through the Dallas FBI office “You don’t take active shooter training because you expect it to happen,” he said Cytron-Walker said he acted and threw a chair because he believed it was their best chance despite knowing the FBI was likely about to breach the building but I don’t know how that would have turned out,” he explained you learn you do whatever you can to get out of the situation and throwing the chair gave us the distraction to get out safely this was the only time he didn’t have his finger on the trigger so I worked up the courage thanks to the trainings I went to I don’t know if I would have had the courage to throw a chair.” Rabbi Angela Buchdahl of Manhattan’s Central Synagogue one of the most recognizable rabbis in America (and a past Jeopardy bizarrely believed she could help secure the release of Aafia Siddiqui — nicknamed “Lady Al Qaeda” — who was imprisoned nearby in Fort Worth Texas for attempting to murder U.S servicemen in Afghanistan he forced Cytron-Walker to call Buchdahl during the standoff saw the alarming text and immediately listened to the voicemail she kept him calm — a tactic FBI negotiators had advised “All I knew was that the most important thing I could do was buy time for as long as possible,” Buchdahl told Unpacked “There’s no training for talking to a terrorist But I know how to calm people in agitated situations No one wishes to be called in a situation like this and I feel like it was one of those moments where I could help in some way was in the process of converting to Judaism at the time Though he admitted it crossed his mind to escape by claiming he wasn’t Jewish he chose not to abandon an older congregant who had trouble hearing and moving quickly Woodward said as much as he would have liked to go free he persuaded Akram to release Schwartz instead of himself he would have very little chance to escape so it made sense to say he should go free,” Woodward told Unpacked by phone Woodward said he hoped they would survive but knew there was a chance they’d be murdered He recalled Akram’s volatile emotional state and even bizarre requests like asking for an international phone plan to call Manchester police Akram openly says he’s not afraid to die — and hopes his death would inspire others to attack the United States “The guy’s emotional state was all over the place and he was unpredictable,” Woodward said Many would likely say they were not Jewish He continued his conversion process and formally became Jewish “I think there is an understanding that people have tried to kill us for many years and there is a lot of hate,” Woodward said my wife was scared and warned me that I might be and I hope nothing like this happens at another synagogue.” the hostages order from Pizza Hut — and the employee on the other end tries to upsell them on a larger order Woodward’s girlfriend fulfills a comically odd promise she had made if he returned safely The moments of humor make the tension all the more visceral and human Cytron-Walker reflected on how his trauma compared to that of Israeli hostages taken by Hamas on Oct He noted that he hadn’t been beaten or chained as many hostages in Gaza had been and he and Rabbi Buchdahl passionately called for the release of all Israeli hostages But he also described feeling deeply betrayed after Oct While in 2022 he and his synagogue had been embraced with love and support across faiths 7 that their longtime interfaith allies were silent — or worse by having their colleagues that they spent years building up relationships,” he told the crowd “…(In Colleyville) we got nothing but love and support “There was no love and support…There was this void and that just made the trauma that much worse I know that if Jews are the only ones fighting antisemitism winner of numerous awards including the Israeli Academy Award (Ophir Award) for his documentary “39 Pounds of Love,” delivers another powerful work with “Colleyville.” It forces viewers to ask themselves: What would I have done in that situation It showcases how two rabbis — armed with heart and extraordinary composure — made decisions that ultimately diverted a potential disaster Cytron-Walker received a round of applause from the crowd after a particularly poignant remark about the miracle of their survival: “Unlike several moments in Jewish history we didn’t have to say kaddish,” the rabbi said “Colleyville” leaves you marveling at how the terrorist and how Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker had the presence of mind to stay calm when it mattered most Cytron-Walker recognized that Akram’s finger was off the trigger — busy holding a soda can and cup — and seized the opportunity to act The film also highlights the unusual fortune that Akram never collected the hostages’ phones allowing them to maintain a line of communication Menkin supports heightened security measures at synagogues particularly in light of events like the Colleyville attack and the 2018 Tree of Life shooting in Pittsburgh will adopt security measures as restrictive as those at many European synagogues — where worshippers must often reserve in advance and show photo ID — he expressed hope that it won’t come to that “You cannot stop terror 100 percent of the time,” Menkin said. “We saw on October 7 and we saw in a Jerusalem synagogue when there was a shooting outside of it Two Jews probably have five opinions if you ask them.” Menkin is currently in talks with distributors and booking screenings across the U.S “Colleyville” is a documentary that stays with you while leaving you marveling at the 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The ultimate guide to Jewish women’s head coverings Contact Us Masthead About Us Author Bios Pitch Us Careers An OpenDor Media brand © 2025 OpenDor Media A Victorian mansion masterpiece in Colleyville with a long and storied history is selling off everything inside — and the house itself is up for grabs The home is a stunning Queen Anne mansion which began its life in 1895 in Bonham before being relocated to Colleyville where it has been a destination for home tours and other civic events It also served as a backdrop for a Reba McEntire music video in 1987 The property has been meticulously cared for by owner Joan Vandergriff who purchased the home in 1985 and oversaw its transport from its original address in Bonham to its current address at 5317 Bluebonnet Dr. where it offers an incredible legacy to the community Interior of Colleyville mansionUrban Potluck it took two weeks "and some creative routing" for the wide convoy to travel just 80 miles Designed by American architect George Franklin Barber Constructed "from the finest materials" at a cost of $2,425 each featuring a focal fireplace with original tile topped by an elaborate mirrored mantelpiece of dark oak Kincaid's original office overlooks two gazebos outdoors Hardwood floors and carved Victorian ornamentation are original but a clever kitchen Hoosier cabinet conceals a refrigerator and other modern appliances Period era furnishings for sale at Colleyville mansionUrban Potluck The original lumber receipts hang in the foyer of this historic home paying homage to the Kincaid family’s dedication to quality The Kincaid family of Bonham had close ties to former House Speaker Sam Rayburn and entertained often with the home serving as a brilliant showplace 4,854 square foot house (not counting the attic) butler’s pantry and multiple antique stained glass windows throughout was approximately 100 years old when the Kincaid family installed it in their new house Vandergriff was intent on staying true to the history of the home the house is in much of its original condition she set about the task of furnishing her home with period antiques All of the home’s antiques and furnishings will be for sale Hosted by Urban Potluck Sales, the estate sale includes: -Victorian era parlor furniture-Victorian Half Tester canopy bed-Antique Ansonia Shakespeare figural mantle clock-Pair of French hand painted porcelain vases-Pair of vintage Capodimonte lamps-Vintage barrister bookcases-Antique quarter sawn oak parlor table with claw ball feet-Pair of antique carved mahogany wood armchairs-Multiple vintage Art Nouveau brass peacock fireplace screens-Antique French marquetry armoire-Vintage green slag glass lamps with lily pad bases-Victorian era hall mirror Historical figurines at Colleyville mansionUrban Potluck An audio manufacturer from Canada has relocated its company headquarters to Fort Worth: Called Flock Audio, it’s a family-owned company specializing in audio hardware and software in White Settlement in an office park right off 820 The company makes audio equipment for engineers and sound people Its customers consist of recording studios Canada by married couple Darren and Jess Nakonechny in their garage they began considering a relocation a few years ago I’ve always had a deep appreciation for Texas," Darren says in a release "Growing up in the prairies of Alberta — often referred to as the "Texas of Canada"—I was immersed in a similar blend of industry "I’ve always known that we’d one day expand and relocate to the U.S. there was no question in my mind it would be Texas," he says which doubles their production and services and includes updated workspaces Flock doesn't face much competition in the area They operate within a unique segment of the professional audio technology space an audio instrument routing controller for up to eight instrument plug-ins combining innovative hardware and software for digitally controlled analog routing there are no direct competitors offering the same level of technology The timing proved fortuitous given the current debate over tariffs for products imported outside of the U.S And most of their customers are located in the Southwest "With the United States representing the largest market in professional audio it made sense to position ourselves closer to our core customer base,” Darren says “We chose Fort Worth specifically because it offers the resources of a large city while still maintaining the charm and connection of a close-knit community.” Colleyville and Southlake areas saw a rise in the number of homes sold in March 2025 compared to February The Zafiros Mexican Grill y Cantina menu offers classic Tex-Mex options (Courtesy Zafiros Mexican Grill y Cantina) The proposed warehouse would be located southwest of the intersection of Colleyville Boulevard and Tennison Parkway near the Monterra neighborhood Applicant Skye Thibodeaux proposed for the luxury garages to be owned rather than leased The Colleyville Planning and Zoning Commission approved a rezoning request to allow Calais Custom Homes to develop 10 custom-built homes off John McCain Road On-site interviews for teacher positions within GCISD will be held at the job fair April 5 Mark joined Community Impact in November 2022 after spending almost 20 years as a freelance writer He covers education for Grapevine-Colleyville ISD making his wife laugh and trying to keep up with his two teenage sons in the gym The GCISD proposition ratifies a 3-cent increase to the district’s maintenance and operations tax rate in the form of “golden pennies.” Colby joined Community Impact in July 2022 He covers transportation and real estate for the Dallas-Fort Worth metro he worked for student newspapers at Del Mar College and The University of Texas at Arlington while attending school A-1 Locksmiths closed their retail space Dec 31 but still has online services within Colleyville Place 1 Council Member Brandi Elder Place 2 Council Member Mark Alphonso will continue their roles for the next three years (Hannah Johnson/Community Impact Newspaper) For lease signs have been posted at Daddy's Chicken Shack in Colleyville by Kite Realty Colleyville Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval for luxury garage plans March 10 The ZaLat Buffalo Chicken pizza features roasted chicken covered with swirls of hot buffalo sauce Grapevine's Main Street Festival is one of the city's biggest events and will take place May 16-19 A number of dignitaries from the cities of Euless and Bedford and H-E-B grocery store shovel dirt during a groundbreaking ceremony for H-E-B Mid-Cities on Nov Menchie's Frozen Yogurt in the Colleyville Downs shopping center will close Jan E-bikes are bicycles equipped with pedals and an electric motor and have three different types Class one and two bikes have a motor that stops when the bikes reach 20 mph and the motor on class three bikes stops at 28 mph will continue to operate its Southlake location Design of the roundabout may take the rest of the year to complete the project will be ready to receive bids for construction The reconstruction of Cheek-Sparger Road will consist of an updated two-lane design turn lanes added to key intersections and pedestal trail reconstruction and enhancement Black Sheep Coffee offers seating for dine-in orders and has a drive-thru for to-go orders