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Police investigating antisemitic vandalism on B.C. synagogue
VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, AUG 2 – Police and city officials condemned the antisemitic graffiti, with authorities expanding the Hate Crimes Unit to address and prosecute hate-motivated offenses in British Columbia.
- On Saturday, Aug. 2, the Victoria Police Department responded to antisemitic graffiti at Congregation Emanu-El synagogue, documenting the vandalism and working with the City of Victoria to remove it.
- Authorities said hate-filled inscriptions on the downtown Victoria synagogue spurred an official response and inquiry, with B.C.'s Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General condemning the graffiti and confirming an investigation.
- Showing a photo of the vandalism, the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver warned, `Acts of antisemitism like this are not just attacks on Jewish institutions—they are attacks on the safety, dignity, and values of our entire community.`
- Nina Krieger noted, 'This is why we are expanding the Hate Crimes Unit for B.C., to recognize and investigate hate-motivated crimes and bring charges against perpetrators.'
- VicPD confirmed it cannot share more details while the probe continues, and Krieger outlined plans to expand the Hate Crimes Unit to recognize and investigate hate-motivated crimes.
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VicPD investigating antisemitic graffiti at synagogue
The incident at Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue, a place of worship that has stood at the corner of Blanshard and Pandora in the city’s downtown since 1863, has drawn condemnations from politicians, Jewish groups and the synagogue’s rabbi.
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