The largest menorah in Oakland, located at Lake Merritt, was destroyed and thrown into the lake during Hanukkah. Anti-Semitic graffiti, including 'Free Palestine', was found in its place. The incident is being investigated as a hate crime by the Oakland police. The Jewish community and local groups have condemned the vandalism, emphasizing the city's diversity and unity. The Mayor of Oakland expressed solidarity with the Jewish community and praised the community's resilience and togetherness in response to the act of vandalism.
Menorahs across the US are vandalized as Jewish communities celebrate Hanukkah amid a spike in antisemitism https://t.co/2PRuz9tPhd via @JTAnews
Oakland's Lake Merritt menorah destroyed, vandalized with anti-Semitic graffiti https://t.co/j7NQzRzdtx via @KPIXTV
Menorahs across the US vandalized as Jews celebrate Hanukkah amid antisemitism spike https://t.co/NBOgxs2fF1 . Click to read ⬇️
Oakland police have launched a hate crime investigation into the toppling of a menorah at Lake Merritt, located near downtown Oakland. #Hanukkah https://t.co/rN32qE4d31
Deeply moved by the overwhelming show of unity at Lake Merritt last night! Heartfelt thanks to the incredible Oakland community that gathered in solidarity to light the menorah, turning an act of vandalism into a celebration of resilience and togetherness. 1/2 https://t.co/N5k4MTbqhj
Oakland police have launched a hate crime investigation into the toppling of a menorah at Lake Merritt, located near downtown Oakland. #Antisemitism | #Hanukkah https://t.co/rN32qE3Fdt
Menorah Destroyed in Oakland Park, Threatening Message Left at Scene via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/ig539g5AMy
Oakland Menorah Vandalized; Jews Rally in Response https://t.co/6xHVGlw9Ne via @BreitbartNews
Meanwhile, in @Oakland CA, @ChabadOakland's menorah was vandalized, chopped to pieces, and thrown into Lake Merritt. This is an attack on Jews. It is anti-semitism. https://t.co/811aqafUZg
Local groups are speaking out against the destruction of a menorah at Lake Merritt in Oakland early Wednesday morning that is being investigated as a hate crime. https://t.co/HiiXISDXp0
California Menorah Destroyed, Pieces Thrown in Lake as Vandals Warn Jews They’re ‘On F—ing Alert.” The vandals also allegedly spray painted antisemitic graffiti on the sidewalk. https://t.co/ZOhq2kkC3N
Oakland, CA - the largest menorah in the city has been destroyed and tossed into Lake Merritt in the middle of Hanukkah. Threatening graffiti and "Free Palestine" was found in its place. https://t.co/MNVP6hYvup
The largest Menorah in Oakland was destroyed and tossed into Lake Merritt in the middle of Hanukkah. https://t.co/wEdpxV2FWG
Menorah vandalized in Oakland prompts hate crime investigation https://t.co/LNe9CMR7hL
This morning, Chabad of Oakland's menorah was destroyed and vandalized and anti-Israel and antisemitic graffiti was spray painted nearby. This comes just weeks after antisemites spewed malicious lies about Israel and voiced support for Hamas at an Oakland City Council meeting. At… https://t.co/xfgXc1h73e https://t.co/fewrKtCcs1
Police in Oakland are investigating a destructive act of vandalism at Lake Merritt's large public menorah that left the Hanukkah candelabrum in pieces and hateful anti-Semitic graffiti where the menorah stood. https://t.co/C0vQRdITaT
Police in Oakland are investigating a destructive act of vandalism at Lake Merritt's large public menorah that left the Hanukkah candelabrum in pieces and hateful anti-Semitic graffiti where the menorah stood. https://t.co/hGzxaLO8b9
Police in Oakland are investigating a destructive act of vandalism at a large public menorah at Lake Merritt that left the Hanukkah candelabrum in pieces and hateful anti-Semitic graffiti where the menorah stood. https://t.co/snPsDDXmrm
The largest menorah in Oakland has been destroyed and tossed into Lake Merritt in the middle of Hanukkah. Police are still looking for the person or persons behind this possible antisemitic incident. https://t.co/Sz1mnUit2k https://t.co/5WLVFUmxwa
The largest Menorah in Oakland has been destroyed and tossed into Lake Merritt in the middle of Hanukkah. https://t.co/W6MBhjJZOG https://t.co/W6MBhjJZOG
NEW: Oakland police have launched a hate crime investigation after a menorah at Lake Merritt was vandalized. https://t.co/HHg8NxcB7k
Oakland’s Jewish community is an essential part of Oakland’s diversity and strength and the City of Oakland takes incidents like the vandalism of the Lake Merritt Menorah very seriously. Read my full statement: https://t.co/atJH3jIlID