Philadelphia-area shul sees swastika in second incident of vandalism
“We, the Jewish people, have unfortunately known hatred like this for generations,” said the congregation’s Rabbi Ethan Witkovsky. It was the second time in as many weeks that the sign in the Philadelphia suburb was vandalized.
Persian Synagogue in Beverly Hills Vandalized, Torah Scrolls Destroyed [Watch]
“It’s frightening to imagine that in the United States, land of the free and defenders of democracy, antisemitic incidents are happening one after the other” Zahav said.
Why do Middle Eastern Refugees Vandalize Christian Structures?
“Muslims in this part of the world view the Christian West as ‘evil;’ yet they know Christian lands are the most decent places to live economically and politically.” — Burak Bekdil
Swastika, Nazi-Germany Military Insignia Daubed on Indiana Synagogue
A Carmel, Indiana synagogue, Congregation Sha’arey Tefilla, was found Saturday morning, daubed with a Nazi swastika and 2 military Iron Crosses.
Third Jewish Cemetery Vandalized in Recent Weeks
More than a dozen headstones were damaged at the Waad Hakolel Jewish cemetery in Rochester, N.Y., Thursday, following similar incidents near St. Louis and in Philadelphia.
Second Jewish Cemetery Desecrated in Philadelphia
While authorities have thus far termed the incident “institutional vandalism” rather than an anti-Semitic act, three Christian cemeteries surrounding Mt. Carmel were untouched
VP Pence Visits Vandalized Missouri Jewish Cemetery, Pitches in on Repair Effort
During his visit, Pence stressed that the Trump administration will not tolerate anti-Semitism and is committed to fighting bigotry and hatred.
Jewish Governor of Missouri Invokes “Tikkun Olam” in Call to Repair Vandalized Cemetery
“There is a concept in Jewish teaching and thought known as tikkun olam. It translates literally into ‘repairing the world,’ but what it means more broadly is that we all have an obligation to one another and to be of service.”
Beastie Boy Joins Protest of Swastikas, ‘Go Trump’ Graffiti in Brooklyn Park
A Brooklyn Heights playground named after late hip hop group Beastie Boys’ star Adam Yauch was vandalized with swastikas and the words “Go Trump!” on Friday.
GOP Campaign Office in NC Firebombed, Bangor Rally Vandalized, Republican Voters Threatened
Two separate incidents of vandalism over the weekend targeted Republican voters, striking at the very core of democracy just three weeks before the presidential election.