Police said he did not require hospitalization.
He was being held on $100,000 bail, with an initial court date set for Tuesday.
Raphy Nissel said at the start of the attack he didnt know what the man was hitting him with.
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But I didnt fall down.
I just was perplexed at what was going on.
According to Raphy Nissel, his assailant most likely noticed his religious garb and targeted him because hes Jewish.
I immediately connected the dots together and understand, he said.
Im wearing a kippah and a white shirt, which Jews wear on Saturday.
He knows Im Jewish and wants to hit me because Im Jewish.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and California Governor Gavin Newsom each weighed in on the alleged assault.
The City of Los Angeles will continue to work with our partners throughout the region to actively combatantisemitism.
Newsom wrote, This is appalling.
Antisemitism has no place in this state.
Alan [Raphy Nissels son], our hearts goes out to your family tonight.
Glad to hear the person responsible for this is in custody.
They must be held to full account.
City News Service contributed to this report.
