Vandalism
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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