The antisemitic vandalism at Winnipeg's Westdale Community Center was referred to as a disturbing act of hate. Officials urged unity and action to hold perpetrators accountable.
The acts of disruption and vandalism against the Hanukkah events occurred across five countries in North America, South America, and Europe.
The Sunday night candle lighting went ahead as planned, according to the Chabad, which it said spread "light, hope, and unity throughout our village."
“The University of Michigan condemns these criminal acts in the strongest possible terms,” said UMich Public Affairs.
Kehillat Shaarei Torah has had its windows smashed with rocks, hammers, its signs graffitied and set on fire, and a dead raccoon placed on its property.
Hundreds of customers had complained to the TTC about antisemitic defacement of stop poles, shelters, and vehicles.
Graffiti in improperly written Polish has led social media users to believe that the vandalism of a Bilgoraj Holocaust memorial was not done by a native Polish speaker.
A previous work by the artist, dedicated to the Israeli victims of Hamas, was also vandalized.
The synagogue, which is one of the oldest in the US, was subjected to three separate incidents over a few days.
Hendon Golf Club stated that it had been "the victim of race-related vandalism."
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