In this episode, religious and social tensions escalate in Manhattan following the desecration of a sacred Hebrew Torah. What begins as a potential hate crime investigation evolves into a complex legal battle over religious zeal and family legacy.
Executive Assistant District Attorney Jack McCoy seeks to charge not only the killer but also the person who orchestrated the desecration, leading to a trial that questions the definition of justice for the devout. Cast and Key Characters Joe Fontana Dennis Farina Lead Detective Ed Green Jesse L. Martin Jack McCoy Sam Waterston Executive Assistant District Attorney Alexandra Borgia Annie Parisse Assistant District Attorney Barry Speicher Zach Grenier Devout congregation leader and landlord Mark Speicher Mark Feuerstein Barry's cousin with conflicting views Where to Watch [S16E11] Bible Story
The Torah was a family heirloom saved from the Nazis during WWII. The investigation reveals a rift between cousins, Barry and Mark Speicher, who serve as the synagogue’s landlords. Their differing levels of religious devotion and views on their property's value become central to the case. In this episode, religious and social tensions escalate
Individual episodes are typically available on digital storefronts like Apple TV/iTunes . "Law & Order" Bible Story (TV Episode 2005) - IMDb Cast and Key Characters Joe Fontana Dennis Farina
Detectives Fontana and Green initially suspect an Arab man who had been harassing members of the congregation, but they soon shift their focus inward toward the synagogue's own members.
A man is found beaten to death inside a synagogue after he is caught ripping pages from a treasured Torah .
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