The Temple Menorah building in the Northridge neighborhood was vandalized early Sunday, June14.
According to Rabbi Gil-Ezer Lerer, many of the synagogue’s windows, as well as its front and back glass doors, were shattered with additional damage to the building’s signage.
According to the Milwaukee Jewish Federation, the act was captured on surveillance footage, and Milwaukee police have apprehended the perpetrator, who was already known to law enforcement and Temple Menorah.
This was an isolated incident, and no other individuals were involved, according to a statement from the Federation.
“It’s heartbreaking to hear about this antisemitism that’s running rampant around the U.S. — people need to take notice,” Lerer said. “We want to have peace; we want to live in peace.”
Upcoming services at Temple Menorah will proceed as usual. The Milwaukee Jewish Federation believes that there is no further threat to the community.
The Journal Sentinel has reached out to Milwaukee police for further information.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Temple Menorah building vandalized early Sunday
Reporting by Kylie Volavongsa, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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