Lonny Goldsmith
Graffiti was spraypainted on Temple Israel in Minneapolis on Oct. 7, 2025, the two-year anniversary of Hamas' attack in Israel (Lonny Goldsmith/TC Jewfolk).
October 9, 2025, 7:28 pm
Minneapolis synagogue targeted with antisemitic, pro-Hamas graffiti on Oct. 7 anniversary
Mayor Jacob Frey, who is Jewish and has attended services at Temple Israel, said the vandalism was “a reminder that hate still tries to find a foothold.”
By Lonny Goldsmith
The skyline of Cincinnati (Getty Images); inset: Rabbi Ari Jun. (Courtesy)
March 9, 2025, 12:38 pm
Cincinnati rabbi disinvited from rally against Nazis over his support for Israel
Rabbi Ari Jun is a self-described liberal Zionist who has advocated for the Palestinians.
By Sam Fisher and Lonny Goldsmith
Police set up a camera rig at Beth El Synagogue in St. Louis Park, Minn., Sept. 10, 2021. The synagogue closed for the day following a threat of violence. (Photo by Lonny Goldsmith/TC Jewfolk)
September 15, 2021, 10:31 am
Synagogue threat, cemetery vandalism shake Twin Cities Jewish community
Beth El Synagogue decided to close Friday and move Shabbat services online after the ADL notified the congregation of the violent threat.
By Lonny Goldsmith and Lev Gringauz
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