Vandalism
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and Chabad of Squirrel Hill were vandalized on July 29. (Courtesy photo)
May 15, 2025, 8:55 pm
Jewish woman pleads guilty to antisemitic vandalism at Chabad of Squirrel Hill
Lubit will pay nearly $11,000 in restitution as part of her plea agreement
By David Rullo
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and Chabad of Squirrel Hill were vandalized on July 29. (Courtesy photo)
May 2, 2025, 11:12 am
Pittsburgh man who claimed ties to Hamas held without bail pending trial
All three defendants in the case — including a Jewish woman and a pastor’s daughter — plead not guilty.
By Toby Tabachnick
David Knoll points out the red inverted triangle spray painted on Chabad of Squirrel Hill’s building in July 2024 (Photo by David Rullo)
April 9, 2025, 5:03 pm
New evidence revealed against defendant in Chabad and Jewish Federation vandalism case
Defendant seeks release from home detention; prosecutors object
By Toby Tabachnick
David Knoll points out the red inverted triangle spray painted on Chabad of Squirrel Hill’s building in July 2024 (Photo by David Rullo)
October 31, 2024, 3:31 pm
Police arrest two in connection with antisemitic graffiti
“Thank God that they were able to find and arrest the perpetrators"
By David Rullo
A memorial plaque honoring the victims of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting was stolen from the grounds of Taylor Allderdice High School. (Photo provided by Eric Kroll)
October 15, 2024, 9:20 am
Pittsburgh synagogue shooting memorial stolen from Allderdice grounds
Pittsburgh Public Schools will replace plaque before Oct. 27 commemoration
By David Rullo
176 gravestones were knocked over in two Jewish cemeteries in Cincinnati, Ohio, July 1, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Cincy Jewfolk)
July 3, 2024, 1:11 pm
176 Jewish gravestones vandalized at 2 Cincinnati cemeteries
Most of the gravestones were pushed facedown, which Jewish groups said made it difficult to identify and notify the families.
By Andrew Lapin
Caption: 770 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn’s Crown Heights neighborhood (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia, public domain)
January 10, 2024, 4:52 pm
The ‘tunnel’ controversy at Chabad’s Brooklyn headquarters, explained
A small group from the Hasidic movement, acting independently, attempted to break through a wall to connect part of the sanctuary to a building next door.
By Luke Tress
Two signs supporting Israel are now displayed at Marvista Design + Build (Photo courtesy of Michael Jacobs)
November 13, 2023, 12:54 pm
Vandal tries to smash local Jewish business owner’s window on Kristallnacht
“The miracle is that our windows of the building did not break,” Michael Jacobs said. “It’s, like, very weird. I mean, she was just violently swinging. A lot of anger.”
By Toby Tabachnick
Graffiti in Shelburne Park found on Oct. 31 (Photo courtesy of Julie Paris)
October 31, 2023, 2:20 pm
Summerset neighborhood vandalized with antisemitic graffiti
Police are providing additional patrols in the area
Schenley Park was recently targeted by vandals. Schenley Park by luegmoudo, courtesy of flickr.com
June 19, 2023, 11:17 am
Vandals deface public property with messages of hate
Law enforcement is aware of the vandalism, which is a criminal violation of both state and city ordinances.
By David Rullo
Damaged tombstones at the Protestant Mount Zion Cemetery, in Jerusalem, Jan. 3, 2023. (Israel Police)
January 21, 2023, 8:02 pm
Police arrest two teens for vandalizing Christian cemetery in Jerusalem
City’s police chief meets Greek Orthodox Patriarch to assure him attacks on religious institutions will not be tolerated; suspects ages 14 and 18 from central Israel
By Jacob Magid and TOI staff
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