Over the weekend, Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El in Wynnewood, PA, was targeted in an act of vandalism, where a red swastika was spray-painted on a sign and a banner showing support for Israel outside the synagogue. This incident, occurring on Easter, has drawn widespread condemnation from local leaders, law enforcement, and community members. Police are currently investigating the vandalism, which has been labeled as an antisemitic act, with calls for hate crime charges against those responsible. Representatives, including RepMGS and RepDean, have publicly denounced the act, emphasizing that antisemitism has no place in the community and calling for accountability. Governor Josh Shapiro, expressing his concern over the rising antisemitism, noted this is the second such incident at the synagogue in as many weekends and assured support for the congregation.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said the antisemitic graffiti at a Wynnewood synagogue has "no place" in Pennsylvania after the house of worship was vandalized for the second time within the past week. https://t.co/mv0b1BTxut
A synagogue in Wynnewood woke up Sunday to a red swastika spray-painted on a banner showing support for Israel, the second such vandalism incident there in as many weekends. https://t.co/CmtevB48nr
Police are investigating a synagogue that was vandalized in Montgomery County. It took place sometime early Sunday morning when someone plastered a red swastika on a banner. Non-Jewish leaders have showed their support for the community. @LeahUko has more. https://t.co/eQS8lYAQfv
A red swastika was painted on the Beth Hillel/Beth El Temple in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. https://t.co/MUaq8ImxN4
Synagogue sign vandalized with swastika graffiti in Montgomery County https://t.co/h8OTVVOeS8
This overt act of antisemitism at Temple Beth Hillel/Beth El is vile and intolerable. My thoughts are with the community and I hope those responsible are found and held accountable. https://t.co/cqf8OWXIXQ
This is unacceptable. Law enforcement must find the person responsible. Hate crime charges need to be on the table. https://t.co/6rtbUDZgA2
The upsurge in antisemitic vandalism in my city, my state and my community here in Philadelphia is truly gut wrenching. Sending love and support to all of those affected by these hateful acts. https://t.co/XlbyoZlPpp
Sickened to see this hateful desecration of a synagogue — and on Easter no less. Antisemitism has no place in Montco, or this country. No one should be using nazi symbols in 2024. We must find the people responsible and hold them accountable for this dangerous display of hate. https://t.co/DvJqPpDlSL
This is the second message I’ve written like this in as many days. It’s two too many. Antisemitism and the vandalism of a house of worship of any kind have no place in this Commonwealth. I’ve spoken to Rabbi Witkovsky and told him we stand with his wonderful congregation and… https://t.co/fFDeHaSxLG
Synagogue attack last night: Temple Beth Hillel/Beth El in Wynnewood, PA. Why do people do this? How can we end hate and accept all people regardless of their gender, religion, race, and any other thing? NOTE: Although it's an ancient symbol that has been used for over 3,000… https://t.co/lNDacnmePy
Last night, the Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El congregation and Wynnewood community were subjected to a vile act of hate. Attempts to stoke fear and hate in our community will not be tolerated. We all must condemn antisemitism whenever and wherever we see it. https://t.co/lpFeIIHKx0
Police are investigating after a sign outside Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El in Wynnewood was vandalized over the weekend. https://t.co/1auBavnOEB
Last night someone spray painted a swastika at the synagogue where i was bar mitzvahed, Temple Beth Hillel/Beth El in Wynnewood, PA. https://t.co/lq3l2wLgfM