The historic Congregation Mikveh Israel synagogue in Philadelphia, one of the oldest in the United States, was targeted by vandals three times in one day. The incidents included an attempted arson, where a dumpster was set on fire next to the synagogue, causing damage to a window. Two other instances of vandalism were also reported, with suspects captured on video trying to break into the building and defacing a religious statue with profanity. Police are investigating the incidents, but no arrests have been made. Local Jewish leaders have condemned the acts as part of a trend of antisemitism in the city, calling for public officials to denounce the hatred. The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, which supports Jewish communities, described the attacks as a threat to American society. The synagogue, known as the “Synagogue of the American Revolution,” has a deep historical significance and cultural ties to Philadelphia’s founding. The federation emphasized that Jewish communities will not be intimidated by such acts of hatred. Police are asking for information from the public to help with the investigations.
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